Jottings: meaning, definitions and examples

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jottings

[ ˈdʒɒtɪŋz ]

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writing

Quickly written or brief notes or comments.

Synonyms

annotations, notes, scribbles

Examples of usage

He made some quick jottings in his notebook during the meeting.
I always carry a small notebook for jotting down ideas on the go.

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art

Rough sketches or drawings, often done quickly.

Synonyms

doodles, drawings, sketches

Examples of usage

She showed me her jottings for the new painting she's working on.
The artist's jottings captured the essence of the scene perfectly.

Translations

Translations of the word "jottings" in other languages:

🇵🇹 anotações

🇮🇳 टिप्पणियाँ

🇩🇪 Notizen

🇮🇩 catatan

🇺🇦 нотатки

🇵🇱 notatki

🇯🇵 メモ

🇫🇷 notes

🇪🇸 notas

🇹🇷 notlar

🇰🇷 메모

🇸🇦 ملاحظات

🇨🇿 poznámky

🇸🇰 poznámky

🇨🇳 笔记

🇸🇮 zapisi

🇮🇸 minnispunktar

🇰🇿 жазбалар

🇬🇪 ნოტატები

🇦🇿 qeydlər

🇲🇽 notas

Word origin

The word 'jottings' originated from the verb 'jot' meaning to write something quickly or briefly. It has been used in the English language since the 18th century. Over time, 'jottings' evolved to refer to quick notes, sketches, or comments written down in a hasty or informal manner.