rammage

[ˈræmɪdʒ]

rammage Definition

• 1. to search through something in a hurried way to find or retrieve something
• 2. to move things around in a disorganized or careless manner

Using rammage: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rammage" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She was rummaging through her bag looking for her keys.

• Example

  The kids were ramaging through the toy box, scattering toys everywhere.

• Example

  I need to rummage through my closet to find something to wear.

rammage Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for rammage

• rummage
• search
• hunt
• comb
• scour

Antonyms for rammage

• organize
• tidy

Phrases with rammage

• rummage sale

  a sale of used items, typically held by a church or charity organization

  Example

  I found this vintage jacket at a rummage sale for only $5.

• rummage around

  to search through something in a disorganized or careless manner

  Example

  He was rummaging around in his desk drawer looking for a pen.

• rummage through

  to search through something in a hurried way to find or retrieve something

  Example

  She was rummaging through her purse trying to find her phone.

Origins of rammage

from Middle English 'ramagier', meaning 'to arrange cargo in a ship'

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Summary: rammage in Brief

To 'rammage' [ˈræmɪdʒ] means to search through something in a hurried or disorganized way. It can also refer to moving things around carelessly. Examples include 'She was rummaging through her bag looking for her keys,' and 'The kids were ramaging through the toy box, scattering toys everywhere.' 'Rummage sale' is a phrase that refers to a sale of used items, typically held by a church or charity organization.