HyperDic: rummage

English > 3 senses of the word rummage:
VERBcontactrummagesearch haphazardly
NOUNstaterummagea jumble of things to be given away
actrummage, ransackinga thorough search for something (often causing disorder or confusion)
rummage > pronunciation
Soundsrah'mihjh
Rhymesabridge ... yardage: 133 rhymes with ihjh...
English > rummage: 3 senses > noun 1, state
MeaningA jumble of things to be given away.
Broaderclutter, jumble, muddle, fuddle, mare's nest, welter, smotherA confused / confused multitude of things
English > rummage: 3 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningA thorough search for something (often causing disorder or confusion).
Example"he gave the attic a good rummage but couldn't find his skis"
Synonymransacking
Broadersearch, hunt, huntingThe activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone
Verbsrummagesearch haphazardly
English > rummage: 3 senses > verb 1, contact
Meaningsearch haphazardly.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s PP
Example"We rummaged through the drawers"
Broadersearchsubject to a search
Spanishrevolver
Nounsrummagea thorough search for something (often causing disorder or confusion)

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