squirrel around

To move or search erratically, especially as if hurried or confused.

Japanese Meaning

慌ただしくあちこち動き回る、または戸惑いながら探すこと

When the power went out, people began to squirrel around in the dark for flashlights.

停電が起きると、人々は暗闇の中で懐中電灯を慌てて探し回り始めた。

Sense（1）

To move or search erratically, especially as if hurried or confused.

My mother warned me not to squirrel around in my dad's workshop.

squirrels around

（ present singular third-person ）

squirreled around

（ participle present ）

squirrelled around

（ participle present ）

squirreling around

（ past ）

squirrelling around

（ past ）

squirreling around

（ participle past ）