Feel around Meaning in English
expression
ˈfiɫ/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
FEEL-uh-ROWND
fˈiːl/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
FEEL-uh-ROWND
Definition
To search for something by using your hands, especially in the dark or when you cannot see clearly.
Usage & Nuances
'Feel around' is informal. Often used for searching when sight is limited. Common with prepositions: 'feel around for' (something). Sometimes used figuratively for exploring a situation without much information.
Spanish: tantear - buscar a tientasPortuguese (BR): tatear - procurar às cegasPortuguese (PT): tatear - procurar às cegasChinese (Simplified): 摸索 - 摸找Chinese (Traditional): 摸索 - 摸找Hindi: टटोलनाArabic: يتلمسBengali: হাতড়ে দেখা - টের মেরে কোনো কিছুর খোঁজ করাRussian: нащупывать - искать наощупьJapanese: 手探りするVietnamese: mò mẫm - sờ soạng tìm kiếmKorean: 더듬거리다 - 손으로 더듬으며 찾다Turkish: el yordamıyla aramak - ortalığı yoklamakUrdu: ٹٹولنا - ہاتھ سے تلاش کرناIndonesian: meraba-aba - meraba (dalam gelap)
Example Sentences
He had to feel around in the dark for his shoes.
basic
Lisa began to feel around for her glasses on the nightstand.
basic
The child tried to feel around under the couch for his toy car.
basic
I had to feel around for the light switch when the power went out.
natural
She felt around in her bag until she found her keys.
natural
Sometimes you just have to feel around to figure out what works best.
natural