Scrabble

Pronunciation: /ˈskræbəl/

Scrabble (verb)

  1. To search for something using your hands in a hurried or clumsy way.
  2. To write or draw something quickly and carelessly.

Examples

  • She scrabbled in her bag for the keys.
  • He scrabbled around the drawer looking for a pen.

Common collocations: scrabble around, scrabble for, scrabble a note, scrabble down, play scrabble

Scrabble (noun)

  1. A board game where players create words using letter tiles for points.

Examples

  • They played scrabble for hours.
  • Scrabble is a fun way to learn new words.

Synonyms of Scrabble

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Scrabble

  • arranging things neatly