Definitions

1. noun

the act of searching through something, especially in a disorderly or careless manner, in order to find something.

“After the party, I spent the next hour rummaging through the living room for my lost keys.”

2. verb

to search through something, especially in a disorderly or careless manner, in order to find something.

“She rummaged through her purse to find her phone charger.”

3. verb

to search through something in order to remove unwanted or unnecessary items.

“The family rummaged through their attic to get rid of old furniture.”