Definition

A person who writes carelessly or without much skill, often producing trivial or unimportant work.

Example

The young scribbler filled pages with his thoughts, but few took them seriously.

Conversation

I just finished reading that new book by that scribbler everyone is talking about.

Oh really? Was it any good?

Not really, it felt more like a collection of random thoughts from a scribbler.

Sounds disappointing, I guess not every author can hit the mark.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Scribbler → It is formed from "scribere" (meaning to write) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who). A scribbler is a person who writes, often in a careless or hasty manner.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'writes' ('scribere') — the '-er' indicates that this person is doing the writing. A scribbler is someone who writes, often quickly or messily.

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