scrape around

UK
/skreɪp əˈraʊnd/
US
/skreɪp əˈraʊnd/
scrape aroundverb
scraped around
Past Simple
scraped around
Past Participle
scraping around
ing-form
UK
/skreɪp əˈraʊnd/
US
/skreɪp əˈraʊnd/
Translations
fouillerEn cherchant rapidement et de façon désordonnée.
I had to scrape around in my bag to find my keys.
J’ai dû fouiller dans mon sac pour trouver mes clés.
Additional translations
farfouillerPlus familier.
Definitions
To search or rummage around in a hasty or unorganized manner, often looking for something specific.
I had to scrape around in my bag to find my keys.
Synonyms
look for
dig around