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rovistare — meaning in English

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English meaning

ransack verb To search a place thoroughly and roughly, often leaving it in disorder.
rummage verb To search through something messily, moving things aside carelessly.
scavenge verb To search through discarded material for something useful.

Senses

rovistare is used for these senses in English:

ransack (transitive) To make a vigorous and thorough search of (a place, person) with a view to stealing something, especially when leaving behind a state of disarray.
scavenge (transitive) To collect and remove refuse, or to search through refuse, carrion, or abandoned items for useful material.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Italian words

saccheggiare frugare armeggiare spulciare buttare all'aria rivoltare scuriosare