hunt aimlessly
[/hʌnt ˈeɪmləsli/]
verb phrase
caçar sem rumo; procurar sem direção
1. to search or pursue something without a clear plan, direction, or specific target
He spent the afternoon hunting aimlessly through the forest, hoping to spot deer.
Ele passou a tarde caçando sem rumo pela floresta, esperando avistar veados.
2. to look for something in a disorganized or unfocused manner
She was hunting aimlessly for her keys before realizing they were in her pocket.
Ela estava procurando suas chaves sem rumo antes de perceber que estavam em seu bolso.
3. to wander about searching without purpose or destination
The tourists were hunting aimlessly through the city streets, enjoying the exploration.
Os turistas estavam vagando sem rumo pelas ruas da cidade, apreciando a exploração.
In Brazil, 'caçar sem rumo' is commonly used both literally (hunting game) and figuratively (searching for something). Americans often use this phrase when describing disorganized searching or browsing, particularly in retail or online contexts. The expression carries a sense of exploration and leisure rather than urgency.
NYC Slang
poking around; digging through stuff without a plan
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