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Doodling: meaning, definitions and examples

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doodling

 

[ ˈduːdlɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

artistic expression

Doodling is the act of drawing or sketching aimlessly, often done absentmindedly while on the phone or during a meeting. It is a form of art that allows for creative expression and stress relief.

Synonyms

drawing, scribbling, sketching

Examples of usage

  • Her notebook was filled with doodles of flowers and hearts.
  • Instead of taking notes, he spent the entire lecture doodling in the margins.
Context #2 | Noun

design

In the world of design, doodling refers to the rough, preliminary sketches or drawings used to brainstorm and develop ideas for a project. It helps designers visualize concepts before creating the final product.

Synonyms

drafting, ideating, sketching

Examples of usage

  • The designer spent hours doodling different logo concepts before choosing the final one.
  • She always starts her creative process by doodling on a blank canvas.

Translations

Translations of the word "doodling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rabiscar

🇮🇳 डूडलिंग (doodling)

🇩🇪 kritzeln

🇮🇩 coret-coret

🇺🇦 дудлінг

🇵🇱 bazgranie

🇯🇵 落書き (らくがき, rakugaki)

🇫🇷 griffonner

🇪🇸 garabatear

🇹🇷 karalama

🇰🇷 낙서 (nakseo)

🇸🇦 خربشة (kharbasha)

🇨🇿 čmárání

🇸🇰 čmáranie

🇨🇳 涂鸦 (túyā)

🇸🇮 čečkanje

🇮🇸 krassa

🇰🇿 сирақтау (siraqtau)

🇬🇪 კრაკაობა (krakaoba)

🇦🇿 qaralamaq

🇲🇽 garabatear

Word origin

The term 'doodling' originated in the 1930s and is believed to come from the German word 'dudeln', which means 'to play or improvise a tune'. Over time, doodling has evolved to encompass various forms of spontaneous drawing and sketching.

See also: doodles.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,762, 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.