| rummage |
to make a quick, vigorous search. [5 definitions] |
| rummage sale |
a sale of miscellaneous new or used articles, usu. donated to raise funds for a charity, service organization, or the like. |
| rummy1 |
any of various card games for two or more players, in which the object is to form sets or sequences of cards. |
| rummy2 |
(slang) a drunkard. |
| rumor |
a piece of information or a story of unknown or uncertain origin, not confirmed by evidence, and usu. spread by word of mouth; hearsay. [2 definitions] |
| rumormonger |
a person who spreads rumors or gossip, often maliciously. |
| rumour |
a spelling of "rumor" used in Canada and Britain. See "rumor" for more information. |
| rump |
the hindquarters of an animal. [5 definitions] |
| rumple |
to wrinkle, crease, or muss (bed linens, clothing, or the like). [4 definitions] |
| rumpus |
a noisy disturbance; ruckus. |
| rumrunner |
(informal) a liquor smuggler, or a ship used for smuggling liquor. |
| run |
to propel oneself forward by moving the legs very quickly so that all feet are briefly off the ground. [36 definitions] |
| runabout |
a small, light vehicle, such as a roadster, motorboat, or light airplane. [2 definitions] |
| run across |
to encounter by chance. |
| run afoul of |
to become entangled with or come into conflict with. |
| run amok |
to be out of control in a violent manner. |
| run an errand |
to do what is necessary to complete a small chore or assignment, esp. outside of the home. |
| run around |
(informal) to go from place to place, often hurriedly. [2 definitions] |
| runaround |
an evasive response, usu. to a question or request. [2 definitions] |
| runaway |
one who has fled or run away; fugitive. [6 definitions] |
| run away |
to secretly leave a place where one is staying because of feeling unhappy or unsafe (usu. fol. by "from"). [3 definitions] |