💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Root around"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| rootchverb | (US, informal, especially Pennsylvania) To root or rummage around (in search of something). |
| pokenoun | A prod, jab, or thrust. |
| poke aroundverb | To search for something, especially in an unorganized way |
| tool aroundverb | (idiomatic) To spend one's time idly. |
| cut to the quickverb | (transitive, figuratively) To hurt a person deeply, especially emotionally. |
| beat about the bushverb | Alternative form of beat around the bush. [(idiomatic) To treat a topic, but omit its main points, often intentionally.] |
| work aroundverb | To bypass or circumvent (a problem or obstacle). |
| poke aboutverb | To search for something, especially in an unorganized way |
| look aroundverb | To take note of what is going on; to make oneself aware. |
| nose aboutverb | (informal, idiomatic) To snoop around; to discreetly or covertly search or examine a place or situation. |
| ask aroundverb | (idiomatic, intransitive) To enquire of different people about something. |
| joke aroundverb | (informal) To kid, prank, joke. |
| go aroundverb | (intransitive) To move or spread from person to person. |
| get aroundverb | To transport oneself from place to place. |
| float aroundverb | (informal) To be nearby or available. |
| make a pig out of oneselfverb | Alternative form of make a pig of oneself. [(idiomatic) To eat to excess; to overeat; to gorge.] |
| pull forverb | (idiomatic) To root for, support, or encourage (someone). |
| wrap one's head aroundverb | (informal, figuratively) To come to a good understanding of. |
| run around in circlesverb | Alternative form of go round in circles. [(idiomatic) To repeatedly do the same thing without making any progress.] |
| go all round the housesverb | Alternative form of go around the houses. [(idiomatic) Do something (especially talking) circuitously.] |
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