Scrawling: meaning, definitions and examples

Often used to describe very messy or rushed handwriting that is hard to read.

• His notes were just a scrawling mess, almost impossible to decipher.
• She received a crumpled letter with scrawling handwriting.

Generally used to describe quick, informal, and often sloppy writing or drawing, usually done without much care.

• The child began to scribble all over the walls.
• I scribbled a quick note before running out the door.

Can mean making marks with something sharp or quickly jotting down notes. Often implies a rough or quick action.

• He scratched his name into the wooden surface.
• I had to scratch down the address in a hurry.

Used to describe the action of writing quickly due to lack of time, without necessarily implying poor handwriting.

• She had to write hurriedly to get the report done on time.
• He wrote the apology note hurriedly before leaving.