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to root around
/ɹˈuːt ɐɹˈaʊnd/
/ɹˈuːt ɐɹˈaʊnd/
root aboutto root around
[phrase form: root]
01
to search in a disorderly manner, typically for something specific
Intransitive: to root around somewhere
Examples
She rooted around in her bag, hoping to find her misplaced keys amidst the clutter.
The squirrel frequently roots around in the yard for nuts and seeds.
