Nose around

Pronunciation: /ˈnoʊz ɝˈaʊn/

Nose around (verb)

  1. To search or look in places quietly, trying to find information without being noticed.
  2. To move around and look at things in a place in a relaxed way, often out of curiosity.

Examples

  • She nosed around the office after hours.
  • They nosed around the room to find the missing key.