root around
1 of 1verb/ˈɹut əˈɹaʊnd/
Forms:roots around,rooting around,rooted around,rooted around
1
to search in a disorderly manner, typically for something specific
- 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.
- We are rooting around in the attic for holiday decorations.
- The dog roots around in the yard for buried bones.