scribble
SKRIH-buhl
Scribble (verb) means to write or draw quickly and carelessly. Example: “She scribbled her phone number on a napkin.”
verb
1
To write or draw quickly and carelessly.
"She scribbled her phone number on a napkin."
"He scribbled notes throughout the meeting."
noun
1
Hasty, careless writing or drawing.
"I could barely read the scribble on the whiteboard."
How to use scribble
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo write or draw quickly and messily, or the messy result itself.
Common pairings
scribble a note
illegible scribble
scribble down
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Word forms
- Plural
- scribbles
- Third person singular
- scribbles
- Past tense
- scribbled
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Etymology
From Middle English scribblen, built on "scribe" (to write) plus a frequentative ending suggesting repeated, quick action.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for scribble
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What does “scribble” mean?
The word “scribble” means to write or draw quickly and carelessly. In plain terms, to write or draw quickly and messily, or the messy result itself.
How do you pronounce “scribble”?
“Scribble” is pronounced SKRIH-buhl (/ˈskɹɪbəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “scribble” in a sentence?
Here is “scribble” used in a sentence: “She scribbled her phone number on a napkin.”
What part of speech is “scribble”?
Depending on how it is used, “scribble” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “scribble” come from?
The word “scribble” comes from Middle English. From Middle English scribblen, built on "scribe" (to write) plus a frequentative ending suggesting repeated, quick action.
How many meanings does “scribble” have?
“Scribble” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to write or draw quickly and carelessly.
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