piroot

intransitive verb

pi·​root

pīˈrüt

-ed/-ing/-s

1

South & Midland : to go about idly or aimlessly

—often used with around

2

South & Midland : to nose around : snoop

went pirooting into a cave

—J. F. Dobie

Word History

Etymology

probably alteration (influenced by root) of pirouette entry 2

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