rummager

rum·mage

R r

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ruhm-ij]
- /ˈrʌm ɪdʒ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ruhm-ij]
- /ˈrʌm ɪdʒ/

Definitions of rummager word

verb with object rummager to search thoroughly or actively through (a place, receptacle, etc.), especially by moving around, turning over, or looking through contents. 1
verb with object rummager to find, bring, or fetch by searching (often followed by out or up). 1
verb without object rummager to search actively, as in a place or receptacle or within oneself: She rummaged in her mind for the forgotten name. 1
noun rummager miscellaneous articles; odds and ends. 1
noun rummager a rummaging search. 1

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Origin of rummager

First appearance:

before 1520

One of the 28% oldest English words

1520-30; aphetic alteration of Middle French arrumage, equivalent to arrum(er) to stow goods in the hold of a ship (< ?) + -age -age

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Parts of speech for Rummager

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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rummager popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for rummager

noun rummager

forager — food for horses or cattle; fodder; provender.

Just one Synonym for rummager