rummaged

Meanings

• Verb

  To search through (something) in order to find something, especially by rummaging through containers or heaps.

  - "I rummaged through the old chest and found my grandmother's locket."
  - "The children enjoyed rummaging through the attic, finding many interesting items."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rummaged
craved , graved , raved , saved , caved , javed , waved , craved

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Variants

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rummage , rummaged , rummager , rummagers , rummages , rummaging

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to groan' or 'to mutter'. The sense of 'searching through' developed from the idea of 'muttering' or 'grumbling' over the contents of a container to find what was wanted.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'rummage' first appeared in English in the late 16th century.

2. The world's largest rummage sale took place in Wisconsin in 1999, raising over $1 million for charity.

3. The term 'rummage sale' is often used interchangeably with 'garage sale', but a rummage sale is typically larger and may be held in a community hall or other large space.

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Related Concepts

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1. searching: The act of looking for something, often with great effort and persistence.

2. antiquing: The hobby of collecting and buying antiques, often through rummaging at garage sales, estate sales, and antique shops.

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Culture

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Rummaging has been a popular pastime for generations, especially during garage sales, estate sales, and antique hunting. It is often portrayed in literature, film, and television as a fun and rewarding activity.

How to Memorize "rummaged"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize yourself rummaging through a large container or heap, feeling the textures of various items and searching for a specific one.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rummage' with the feeling of discovery and the excitement of finding something valuable.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Rummage Rhymes' to remember the word: R- Rum, M- Marmite, U- Umbrella, M- Mitten, A- Apple, G- Grape, E- Egg.

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