Definition

To write or draw quickly and carelessly, often resulting in messy or unclear marks.

Example

The child began to scribble on the paper with a crayon.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I saw you scribble in your notebook earlier; what were you working on?

Just some ideas for my new project; I tend to scribble down thoughts when they come to me.

That makes sense! I like how you can just scribble without worrying about making it perfect.

Exactly! It's all about getting the ideas out first.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A type of writing or drawing that is done quickly and carelessly, often resulting in messy or unclear marks.

Example

The child made a scribble on the paper with his crayon.

Conversation

I found this old notebook filled with my scribble from last year.

Oh really? What did it say?

Mostly just random thoughts and some scribble I couldn't even read.

Definition

To write or draw quickly and carelessly, often resulting in messy or unclear marks.

Example

She began to scribble her thoughts in a notebook during the meeting.

Tense Forms

Conversation

What are you doing with that paper?

Oh, I'm just going to scribble some ideas for my project.

That sounds fun! Do you usually scribble when you brainstorm?

Root Explanation

Scribble → It originates from the Middle English 'scriblen', which is derived from the Old French 'escribler' (meaning to write) and is related to the Latin 'scribere' (meaning to write). The word describes the act of writing in a careless or hurried manner, often resulting in messy or illegible text.

Memory Tip

Imagine someone writing quickly and carelessly, which leads to messy handwriting. This helps you remember that 'scribble' means to write in a hasty or untidy way.

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