rummage rummage /ˈrʌmɪdʒ/

noun

1. A thorough search for something (often causing disorder or confusion)  ( ransacking , rummage )
   a thorough search for something (often causing disorder or confusion)
    He gave the attic a good rummage but couldn't find his skis
   he gave the attic a good rummage but couldn't find his skis
   
2. A jumble of things to be given away  ( rummage )
   a jumble of things to be given away
   

verb

1. () Search haphazardly  ( poke about [Informal] , poke around [Informal] , rummage )
   search haphazardly
    We rummaged through the drawers
   We rummaged through the drawers