rummage

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of searching through a collection of items to find specific ones.

  - "I spent hours rummaging through my grandmother's attic, looking for old family photos."
  - "Can you rummage through the closet and find my blue shirt?"

• Noun

  A sale or event where people buy or acquire used items at low prices.

  - "The church rummage sale raised a lot of money for the community."
  - "I found a great deal on a vintage record at the rummage sale."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹʌm.ɪdʒ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1780340"

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Synonyms

romage

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Rhymes

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crumble , grumble , stumble , tumble

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Variants

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rummage , rummaged , rummager , rummagers , rummages , rummaging , rummage sale , rummage sales , have a rummage

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to grope in the dark' or 'to search through something thoroughly'. Derived from the Old Norse word 'rummaga', meaning 'to move about noisily'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the word 'rummage' in English was in the late 15th century.

2. The longest rummage sale in history was held in Canada in 1998 and lasted for 11 days.

3. Rummage sales are popular in many countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand.

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Related Concepts

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1. garage sale: A rummage sale held in a garage or driveway.

2. estate sale: A large rummage sale held after someone's death to sell their possessions.

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Culture

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Rummage sales are a common community event in many parts of the world. They provide an opportunity for people to sell unwanted items and for others to find bargains. Rummage sales are often organized by charities or religious organizations to raise funds.

How to Memorize "rummage"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself rummaging through a pile of old books or clothes.
   - Visualize the excitement of finding a hidden treasure while rummaging.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rummage' with the feeling of discovery.
   - Think of rummaging as a fun and exciting adventure.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'rummage' as 'R Underground Mysterious Adventure Gallery'.

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