root about
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To forage by poking the snout here and there.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To search for something in a similar manner.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To rummage; to look for something in a somewhat aimless fashion.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “root about” mean?
To forage by poking the snout here and there.
Is “root about” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.