feel around en · VERB
Meanings
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(informal) To grope; to explore an area with one's hands, usually in search of something.
I felt around in my pockes for my keyring in vain.
- (idiomatic, informal) To gather information sneakily; to seek out information without revealing that one is actively searching for it.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| feels around | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| feeling around | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| felt around | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| felt around | Tense=Past | lexicographic |
Hypernyms
Synonyms
grope · glaum · nose (gather information sneakily) · scramble · fish · poke · fumble (explore an area with one's hands) · grabble · snoop (gather information sneakily) · grubble · feel around · scrabble · forage