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rummaging

/ˈrʌmɪndʒɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does rummaging mean?

verb

to search or look through a place or thing in a casual or careless way, often in order to find something.

Example

"She spent the afternoon rummaging through her grandmother's attic, looking for old family photos."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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