feel around

English

Verb

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

To grope; to explore an area with one's hands, usually in search of something.
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

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