Nose around
Pronunciation: /ˈnoʊz ɝˈaʊn/
Nose around (verb)
- To search or look in places quietly, trying to find information without being noticed.
- 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.