Doodled: meaning, definitions and examples
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doodled
[ ˈduːdəl ]
artistic expression
Doodled refers to the act of making spontaneous or unconscious sketches or drawings. These doodles are often simple shapes, lines, or figures created while a person is preoccupied with other thoughts or activities. Doodling can serve as a way to relieve boredom, improve focus, or stimulate creativity. Although often seen as non-serious, doodles can sometimes lead to unexpected artistic expressions or ideas.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She doodled on the edge of her notebook during the lecture.
- His doodled designs became the foundation for his art project.
- While waiting for the train, he began to doodle on his ticket.
- Many people find that when they doodle, it helps them concentrate better.
Translations
Translations of the word "doodled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 rabiscado
🇮🇳 खुराफात की
🇩🇪 kritzeln
🇮🇩 menggambar sembarangan
🇺🇦 накурював
🇵🇱 bazgrolił
🇯🇵 落書きした
🇫🇷 griffonné
🇪🇸 garabateado
🇹🇷 karalamak
🇰🇷 낙서했다
🇸🇦 كتب بخط عشوائي
🇨🇿 čmárat
🇸🇰 čmáral
🇨🇳 涂鸦了
🇸🇮 skiciral
🇮🇸 teiknaði
🇰🇿 сурет салды
🇬🇪 მოიხატა
🇦🇿 çizilmiş
🇲🇽 doodleado
Etymology
The term 'doodle' originated from the early 17th century, derived from the German word 'dudeln', which means 'to play or do something in a careless manner.' Initially, it referred more broadly to a fool or simpleton. Over time, the meaning evolved to specifically describe the act of drawing simple, spontaneous shapes and figures. The concept of doodling became more recognized in the 20th century, particularly as researchers observed its connection to creativity and cognitive processes. Doodling is now commonly seen in educational and professional settings as a way to enhance focus and retention during tasks requiring concentration.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #39,708, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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- 39706 barrelling
- 39707 subversively
- 39708 doodled
- 39709 unscrambling
- 39710 hegira
- 39711 blamelessly
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