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 rummage rummage /ˈrʌmɪdʒ/

noun

  1. A thorough search for something (often causing disorder or confusion)  ( ransacking , rummage )
    a thorough search for something (often causing disorder or confusion)
     He gave the attic a good rummage but couldn't find his skis
    he gave the attic a good rummage but couldn't find his skis
  2. A jumble of things to be given away  ( rummage )
    a jumble of things to be given away

verb

  1. () Search haphazardly  ( poke about [Informal] , poke around [Informal] , rummage )
    search haphazardly
     We rummaged through the drawers
    We rummaged through the drawers