Scribbled: meaning, definitions and examples

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scribbled

 

[ ˈskrɪbəld ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

writing quickly

To scribble means to write or draw something quickly and carelessly, often making it difficult to read or understand.

Synonyms

dash off, jot down, scrawl.

Examples of usage

  • He scribbled a note to remind himself of the meeting.
  • She scribbled down her thoughts in her journal.
Context #2 | Verb

drawing roughly

To scribble can also mean to draw something quickly and without much detail or precision.

Synonyms

doodle, draw hastily, sketch.

Examples of usage

  • The child scribbled all over the paper with crayons.
  • She scribbled a quick sketch in her notebook.
Context #3 | Noun

quick writing or drawing

As a noun, scribble refers to a piece of writing or drawing that is done quickly and without much care or detail.

Synonyms

doodle, hastily written note, scrawl.

Examples of usage

  • His notebook was full of scribbles and doodles.
  • The teacher couldn't read the student's scribble on the assignment.

Translations

Translations of the word "scribbled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rabiscado

🇮🇳 लिखावट

🇩🇪 gekritzelt

🇮🇩 coretan

🇺🇦 нашкрябане

🇵🇱 nabazgrane

🇯🇵 走り書きした

🇫🇷 griffonné

🇪🇸 garabateado

🇹🇷 karalanmış

🇰🇷 낙서된

🇸🇦 مخربش

🇨🇿 načmáráno

🇸🇰 načmárané

🇨🇳 潦草地写

🇸🇮 načrčkan

🇮🇸 hripað

🇰🇿 шаржалған

🇬🇪 დაფურთხებული

🇦🇿 qələm qaraladı

🇲🇽 garabateado

Etymology

The word 'scribble' originated in the late 16th century, derived from the Middle English word 'scriblen', which meant 'write or draw carelessly'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass both writing and drawing quickly and without much attention to detail. Scribbling is often associated with creativity, spontaneity, and a sense of playfulness in expressing ideas on paper.

See also: scribbling.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,727, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.