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Meaning of fossicked
to search for something, especially gold or gems, in a casual or unofficial way
Etymology of fossicked
The word "fossicked" has its roots in the Australian English slang, where it originated in the mid-19th century.
It is believed to have come from the English word "fossick", which means to search for something, especially gold, in a casual or unofficial way.
The word "fossick" is thought to have originated from the Cornish word "fossyck", which means to search or rummage.
Synonyms
searched
rummaged
looked
explored
investigated
examined
inspected
scanned
scrutinized
probed
poked
dug
uncovered
discovered
found
unearthed
excavated
mined
quarried
extracted
retrieved
salvaged
rescued
saved
recovered
reclaimed
redeemed
prospected
spelunked
foraged
hunted
tracked
followed
pursued
explored
investigated
researched
inquired
questioned
interrogated
cross-examined
grilled
probed
dug
delved
dived
plunged
sifted
sorted
searched
looked
sought
scoured
combed
raked
sieved
winnowed
Definitions
- The word "fossicked" is defined by Oxford Languages as a verb that means to search for something, especially gold or gems, in a casual or unofficial way, typically in a creek or river bed.
- * It can also refer to searching for something, such as information or an answer, in a thorough and systematic way.
Usage Examples
- The tourists fossicked for gold in the river bed, hoping to strike it rich.
- * The researcher fossicked through the archives, looking for any mention of the rare species.
- * The kids fossicked in the backyard, searching for hidden treasures.
Antonyms
ignored
neglected
overlooked
disregarded
dismissed
rejected
abandoned
deserted
avoided
shunned
eschewed
refused
declined
spurned
repudiated
rebuffed
snubbed
cold-shouldered
gave up
relinquished
surrendered
yielded
capitulated
quit
stopped
ceased
halted
desisted
refrained
abstained
forbore
restrained