RUMMAGE Meaning and
Definition
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Rummage is a verb that refers to the act of searching for something by moving or rearranging items haphazardly, often in a hurried or agitated manner. This action is typically undertaken in order to find a specific item, retrieve something lost or misplaced, or to explore the contents of a particular space, such as a room, drawer, or box. Rummaging involves the examination and shuffling of objects or belongings, often producing a disorganized or messy appearance in the process.
The term "rummage" is commonly used when describing a thorough and determined search, often involving a variety of objects or places. It implies a certain level of physical activity and intensity, as well as a sense of urgency or impatience. Rummaging can be motivated by a desire for discovery, as well as the need to gather necessary items or information.
Additionally, "rummage" can also act as a noun, referring to a collection or assortment of miscellaneous objects, often stored or displayed in a disordered fashion. In this sense, a rummage sale refers to an event where secondhand items are sold, typically in a disorganized or haphazard manner.
Overall, the term "rummage" encompasses the idea of a disorderly search or examination, often undertaken with haste and a sense of purpose.
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• To search thoroughly among the things stowed in a given receptacle.
• The proper stowing of merchandise in a ship; a searching carefully by tumbling over things.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of RUMMAGE
The word "rummage" originated in the late Middle English period, around the 15th century. It is derived from the Old French word "arrumage" or "arrumager", which means "to pack cargo in a ship" or "to stow things away". The term further derives from the Old Provençal word "arrumacia", meaning "arrangement" or "stowage". Over time, the meaning of "rummage" evolved to refer to the act of searching or digging through things, often referring to the act of searching through a messy or disorganized heap or collection of objects. Thus, "rummage" came to signify searching or sorting through an assortment of items with some degree of disarray.
Idioms with the word RUMMAGE
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rummage around
The idiom "rummage around" means to search or explore haphazardly and thoroughly in order to find something or obtain information. It refers to the act of sifting through and moving things around in a disorderly manner while trying to locate or uncover something of interest.
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rummage through
The idiom "rummage through" means to search or look through a collection of things or a space in a disorderly or hasty manner, often to find something specific or to explore for various purposes.
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rummage around (smw) (for sth)
The idiom "rummage around (for sth)" means to search through a place or items in a haphazard or untidy manner in order to find something specific. It implies a thorough and often disorganized search, often involving moving or shifting things around.
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rummage through sth
The idiom "rummage through sth" means to search quickly and haphazardly through items or a place in order to find something, often in a disorderly or untidy way. It implies a thorough and extensive search, usually with the intention of finding a specific item or information.
Similar spelling words for RUMMAGE
Conjugate verb Rummage
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