noun
scribbling
SKRIHB-lihng
Scribbling (noun) means writing or drawing done in a hasty, careless manner. Example: “The margins were full of scribbling from the last student who owned the book.”
noun
1
Writing or drawing done in a hasty, careless manner.
"The margins were full of scribbling from the last student who owned the book."
How to use scribbling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMessy, quickly-done writing or drawing.
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like scribbling.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- scribblings
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
The margins were full of _____ from the last student who owned the book.
Rhymes for scribbling
See all rhymes for scribbling →Frequently asked questions
What does “scribbling” mean?
The word “scribbling” means writing or drawing done in a hasty, careless manner. In plain terms, messy, quickly-done writing or drawing.
How do you pronounce “scribbling”?
“Scribbling” is pronounced SKRIHB-lihng (/ˈskɹɪblɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “scribbling” in a sentence?
Here is “scribbling” used in a sentence: “The margins were full of scribbling from the last student who owned the book.”
What part of speech is “scribbling”?
“Scribbling” is a noun.
