Rifle through Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹaɪfəɫ/ /ˈθɹu
RYE-fuhl THROO
ɹˈaɪfəl/ /θɹˈuː
rye-FUL throo
Definition
To search quickly or carelessly through something, especially looking for something specific.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often implies haste or lack of care. Common with 'bag', 'drawer', 'papers'. Not physical violence—refers only to searching. Sometimes suggests messiness.
Spanish: hurgar en - rebuscar enPortuguese (BR): vasculhar - remexer emPortuguese (PT): vasculhar - remexer emChinese (Simplified): 翻找 - 翻查Chinese (Traditional): 翻找 - 翻查Hindi: टटोलना - छानबीन करनाArabic: يفتش في - ينبش فيBengali: ঝটপট খুঁজে দেখা - তাড়াতাড়ি খুঁজে ফেলাRussian: рыться - копатьсяJapanese: ごそごそ探す - 漁る（あさる）Vietnamese: lục lọi - lục tìmKorean: 뒤적이다 - 뒤지다Turkish: karıştırmak - hızlıca aramakUrdu: تلاشی لینا (جلدی سے) - چیزیں الٹ پلٹ کر ڈھونڈناIndonesian: mengobrak-abrik - menggeledah (dengan cepat)
Example Sentences
She rifled through her purse to find her keys.
basic
He rifled through the drawer looking for a pen.
basic
The child rifled through the toy box for her favorite bear.
basic
I watched him rifle through the papers, looking really stressed.
natural
People often rifle through the sale bins for bargains.
natural
She hated it when her brother rifled through her things without asking.
natural