Scribble

Pronunciation: /ˈskrɪbəl/

Scribble (verb)

  1. To write something quickly and carelessly, making it hard to read.
  2. To draw lines or shapes without care or attention.

Examples

  • She scribbled a note before leaving.
  • He scribbled down the phone number quickly.

Common collocations: scribble a note, scribble down, scribble on paper, scribble with crayons, illegible scribble

Scribble (noun)

  1. Untidy or careless writing that is hard to read.
  2. Lines or shapes drawn without care or attention.

Examples

  • His notes were just a scribble.
  • I couldn't read the scribble on the paper.

Synonyms of Scribble

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Scribble

  • when referring to careful writing