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rummage

noun verb

a thorough search for something (often causing disorder or confusion)

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
R
Ends with
E
Contains
UM
Scrabble score
12
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈɹʌm.ɪdʒ

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. a thorough search for something (often causing disorder or confusion)

    “he gave the attic a good rummage but couldn't find his skis”

noun

  1. a jumble of things to be given away

verb

  1. search haphazardly

    “We rummaged through the drawers”

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Example Sentences

he gave the attic a good rummage but couldn't find his skis
We rummaged through the drawers

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