How Do You Spell FOSSICK?

Pronunciation: [fˈɒsɪk] (IPA)

Fossick is a verb meaning to search for gold or gemstones, typically by picking through waste or spoil heaps. The word is spelled with double S rather than double C, which may be confusing for English learners. The correct pronunciation is /ˈfɒsɪk/, with stress on the first syllable and the short "o" sound. The word originated in Australia and is still widely used there and in New Zealand. Fossicking is a popular hobby among locals and tourists alike.

FOSSICK Meaning and Definition

1. Fossick is a verb that typically refers to the act of searching, sifting, or exploring in order to find something valuable or useful, often in a random or haphazard manner. The term is primarily used in Australian and New Zealand English and is derived from the British dialect word "fossick," meaning to search or investigate.

   When someone fossicks, they engage in a process of carefully inspecting an area or material, such as soil, gravel, discarded objects, or even information, with the intention of discovering precious or interesting items. The activity is often associated with prospecting for minerals or gemstones, as individuals might fossick through rocks or sediments to uncover valuable specimens.

   Fossicking does not necessarily involve professional or systematic exploration but rather emphasizes a method of exploration driven by curiosity and the prospect of finding something unexpected. It is often connected to recreational activities, such as rock-hounding or beachcombing, where individuals leisurely fossick for natural treasures like shells, fossils, or minerals.

   In a broader sense, the term can also be employed metaphorically and used to describe the act of searching or rummaging through various sources or materials, such as books, documents, or archives, to obtain specific information or uncover hidden knowledge.

   Overall, fossicking encompasses the idea of a purposeful and exploratory search for valuable or intriguing items, blending elements of curiosity, serendipity, and resourcefulness.

Common Misspellings for FOSSICK

• tossick
• fossi ck

Etymology of FOSSICK

The word "fossick" primarily originated in Australian English and comes from the Cornish dialect. The Cornish verb "frosk" means "to search" or "to scrabble about". It is believed that Cornish miners brought this term to Australia during the gold rushes in the 19th century. Over time, the word evolved in Australian English to become "fossick", which refers to the act of searching for gold or gemstones in abandoned workings or surface deposits. Today, "fossicking" is also commonly used to describe general searching or rummaging in various contexts.

Conjugate verb Fossick

CONDITIONAL

I would fossick

you would fossick

he/she/it would fossick

we would fossick

they would fossick

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be fossicking

you would be fossicking

he/she/it would be fossicking

we would be fossicking

they would be fossicking

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have fossick

you would have fossick

he/she/it would have fossick

we would have fossick

they would have fossick

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been fossicking

you would have been fossicking

he/she/it would have been fossicking

we would have been fossicking

they would have been fossicking

FUTURE

I will fossick

you will fossick

he/she/it will fossick

we will fossick

they will fossick

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be fossicking

you will be fossicking

he/she/it will be fossicking

we will be fossicking

they will be fossicking

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have fossicked

you will have fossicked

he/she/it will have fossicked

we will have fossicked

they will have fossicked

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been fossicking

you will have been fossicking

he/she/it will have been fossicking

we will have been fossicking

they will have been fossicking

IMPERATIVE

you fossick

we let´s fossick

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to fossick

PAST

I fossicked

you fossicked

he/she/it fossicked

we fossicked

they fossicked

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was fossicking

you were fossicking

he/she/it was fossicking

we were fossicking

they were fossicking

PAST PARTICIPLE

fossicked

PAST PERFECT

I had fossicked

you had fossicked

he/she/it had fossicked

we had fossicked

they had fossicked

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been fossicking

you had been fossicking

he/she/it had been fossicking

we had been fossicking

they had been fossicking

PRESENT

I fossick

you fossick

he/she/it fossicks

we fossick

they fossick

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am fossicking

you are fossicking

he/she/it is fossicking

we are fossicking

they are fossicking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

fossicking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have fossicked

you have fossicked

he/she/it has fossicked

we have fossicked

they have fossicked

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been fossicking

you have been fossicking

he/she/it has been fossicking

we have been fossicking

they have been fossicking