rummage


Definition: Meaning of, rummage in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈrʌmɪdʒ /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
rummage rummaged rummaged
Present Participle Third Person Singular
rummaging rummages
[intransitive always + adverb/preposition]
  1. also rummage around/about to search for something by moving things around in a careless or hurried way
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Singular Plural
rummage rummages
  1. [countable usually singular] informal a careless or hurried search for something
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  2. [uncountable] especially American English old clothes, toys etc that you no longer want [=  jumble British English]
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rummage used in phrases

  • rummage sale (noun)
    1. American English an event at which old clothes, toys etc are sold as a way of getting money, for example to help a school or church [=  jumble sale British English]
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