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

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 notes

In plain EnglishMessy, quickly-done writing or drawing.

Word forms

scribblings plural

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Rhymes for scribbling

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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.