leaf through

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

To turn the pages of (a book) idly, reading short sections at random.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Lật qua trang của một cuốn sách một cách vô tư, đọc các phần ngắn ngẫu nhiên

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Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “leaf through” mean?

To turn the pages of (a book) idly, reading short sections at random.

Is “leaf through” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.