This is the 11897th most frequent Spanish word.
hurga
"Hurga" means "digs" or "rummages," referring to the act of searching or poking through something.
The verb "hurga" is used here to describe a physical action of searching or exploring within an object, implying the cat's movement and intent.
El gato hurga en el mueble buscando algo.
The cat rummages in the furniture looking for something.
In this case, "hurga" refers to examining or analyzing deeply, metaphorically illustrating the action to explore or investigate information or ideas.
Ella siempre hurga en los detalles de las historias que lee.
She always delves into the details of the stories she reads.
Here, "hurges" denotes the literal act of physically poking or prodding something, specifically a wound, which is discouraged to prevent harm.