Rummaged Meaning in English
word · lemma: rummage
ˈɹəmɪdʒd
RUH-mijd
ɹˈʌmɪdʒd
RUHM-ijd
Definition
To search through something in a hurried or careless way, often by moving things around to find what you want.
Usage & Nuances
Often used with 'through' (e.g., 'rummaged through the drawer'). Implies searching messily or in a hurry. More common in informal and narrative contexts. Don't confuse with 'searched' (more neutral/careful).
Spanish: hurgar - rebuscarPortuguese (BR): revirar - vasculharPortuguese (PT): revirar - vasculharChinese (Simplified): 翻找 - 翻寻Chinese (Traditional): 翻找 - 翻尋Hindi: ख़ंगालना - तलाशनाArabic: فتّش - نبشBengali: তন্ন তন্ন করে খোঁজা - ওলট-পালট করে খোঁজাRussian: рыться - копатьсяJapanese: ごそごそ探す - あさるVietnamese: lục lọi - lục soátKorean: 뒤지다 - 샅샅이 찾다Turkish: karıştırmak - didik didik aramakUrdu: تلاش کرنا (بے ترتیبی سے) - اُلٹ پلٹ کرناIndonesian: mengobrak-abrik - menggeledah (secara acak)
Example Sentences
She rummaged in her purse for her keys.
basic
Tom rummaged through the box but couldn’t find the toy.
basic
They rummaged through the closet for winter clothes.
basic
I rummaged through my backpack, hoping I hadn't lost my wallet.
natural
He rummaged around the kitchen drawers looking for a bottle opener.
natural
We rummaged through old photos and found one from our childhood.
natural