feel around

English

Verb

feel around (third-person singular simple present feels around, present participle feeling around, simple past and past participle felt around)

1. To grope; to explore an area with one's hands, usually in search of something.
2. To gather information sneakily; to seek out information without revealing that one is looking for it.

Synonyms

• (explore an area with one's hands): fumble, grubble; see also Thesaurus:feel around
• (gather information sneakily): nose, snoop