Furtle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfɜːtəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Furtle is a noun meaning (chiefly UK) A cursory examination of the contents or details of something.
Meaning
(chiefly UK) A cursory examination of the contents or details of something.
More Meanings
- (chiefly UK, intransitive) To gently delve; to probe or rummage tentatively.
Example Sentences
“Let me just have a quick furtle.” He dug his hand elbow-deep into the bag.
It was so unusual that I went for another furtle in the 1881 census to find her family.
Furtling amongst the loose change and accumulated junk, he finally found what he was looking for.
Then he looked back at his glossy, had a furtle with something in his pocket, and then looked back at me.
Word Forms
- furtles
- furtling
- furtled
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include shufti, fucklet, fribble, fiddle, fent, shuftie.
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