Rummage/ˈrʌmɪdʒ/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Active Searching Implies active, often hasty or cluttered search, not a methodical one. He rummaged through the attic for the photo album. Pro Tip 2/3Hidden Objects Usually suggests that the object being looked for is not easily visible or accessible. She rummaged in her purse for her missing earring. Pro Tip 3/3Urgency Often conveys a sense of urgency or frustration in the searcher. I rummaged around my desk for my lost ticket.