What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
scrummaged
Example
The two boys scrummaged on the playground, trying to get the ball from each other. [scrummaged: verb]
Example
The rugby team scrummaged fiercely against their opponents. [scrummaged: past tense]
Example
I scrummaged through my closet looking for my missing shoe. [scrummaged: past tense]
rummaged
Example
I rummaged through my bag looking for my keys. [rummaged: verb]
Example
She rummaged through her roommate's closet without asking. [rummaged: past tense]
Example
The kids rummaged through the toy box, making a mess. [rummaged: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Rummaged is more commonly used than scrummaged in everyday language. Rummaged is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while scrummaged is less common and refers specifically to sports or physical confrontations.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between scrummaged and rummaged?
Both scrummaged and rummaged are informal words and are not typically used in formal writing or speech.
