rummage
/ˈrʌmɪdʒ/
verb
- To search for something by moving things around in a messy or hurried way.
- The kids rummaged through the toy box to find the missing puzzle piece.
- She rummaged through her bag looking for her keys.
- He rummaged in the drawer for a pen and paper.
noun
- A messy or hurried search through a collection of items.
- The rummage through the attic uncovered boxes of forgotten treasures.
- A quick rummage through the closet turned up an old jacket.
- After a thorough rummage, she found the photo album under a pile of books.