v. 1 (also absoi) (often foll. by up) turn up (the ground) with the snout, beak, etc., in search of food. 2 a (foll. by around, in, etc.) rummage. b (foll. by out or up) find or extract by rummaging. 3 (foll. by for) US slang encourage by applause or support. [Old English and Old Norse]
