scribble

[ skrib-uhl ]

/ ˈskrɪb əl /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR scribble ON THESAURUS.COM

verb (used with object), scrib·bled, scrib·bling.

to write hastily or carelessly: to scribble a letter.

to cover with meaningless writing or marks: to scribble all over a page.

verb (used without object), scrib·bled, scrib·bling.

to write or draw in a hasty or careless way.

to make meaningless marks, scrolls, lines, etc., with a pencil, pen, or the like.

noun

a note or other writing that has little or no meaning.

a hasty or careless drawing or piece of writing.

handwriting, especially when illegible.

Origin of scribble

1425–75; late Middle English scribblen (v.) <Medieval Latin scrībillāre to scribble, derivative of Latin scrībere to write; see shrive

OTHER WORDS FROM scribble

scrib·bling·ly, adverb

Words nearby scribble

screwworm, screwworm fly, screwy, screw you, Scriabin, scribble, scribbler, scribbling block, scribbly gum, scribe, scriber

Definition for scribble (2 of 2)

scribble²

[ skrib-uhl ]

/ ˈskrɪb əl /

verb (used with object), scrib·bled, scrib·bling.

to tear apart (wool fibers) in the first stages of carding.

Origin of scribble

1675–85; <Dutch schribbelen to scratch; cognate with schrobbelen to card wool coarsely, frequentative of schrobben to scrub¹

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Example sentences from the Web for scribble

Alles could hardly get his answer out before Porter scribbled more math on the board.
‘Mighty whiteboard of truth’: The weapon Rep. Katie Porter used to school a pharma exec — and plenty others|Teo Armus|October 1, 2020|Washington Post
She turns to the board on her left to scribble some numbers.
‘Mighty whiteboard of truth’: The weapon Rep. Katie Porter used to school a pharma exec — and plenty others|Teo Armus|October 1, 2020|Washington Post
Whether scribbling your first multiplication facts or shading intricate works of art, it is important to consider the type and variety of pencils available in the marketplace.
Excellent pencils for school, work, and beyond|PopSci Commerce Team|September 16, 2020|Popular Science
Coupled with the new iPadOS 14 and the Apple Pencil, people can do tasks like scribble notes on their iPad.
Apple debuts its new iPad and iPad Air during its ‘Time Flies’ event|jonathanvanian2015|September 15, 2020|Fortune

While my jobs have all been all-consuming, whenever I had spare moments I would scribble down ideas, noodle over business plans, even conduct small pilots and experiments.
The CEO striving to make vintage, secondhand clothing as popular as fast fashion|Rachel King|September 6, 2020|Fortune
I scribble the numbers on the paper, and then I look up with a start.
You’re Never ‘Cured’ of an Eating Disorder|Carrie Arnold|December 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It is much easier to just scribble out a prescription without thinking, but doing so is lazy and poor patient care.
Doctors Can’t Prescribe a Magical Cure for Everything|Russell Saunders|March 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Then I scribble down a paragraph here, a paragraph there, when a notion strikes.
‘Art of Fielding’’s Chad Harbach: How I Write|Noah Charney|May 9, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The Web conversation about the economy looks a bit like a third grader's scribble, up and down day to day with the latest news.
Is The Economy Actually Improving?|Election Oracle|February 23, 2012|DAILY BEAST
So I'm encouraging anybody who's ever met me, heard me or even seen me, to get in on the action and scribble their own book.
Dylan's 70 Years of Trouble|David Yaffe|May 23, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Then he would don his French workman's blouse and scribble for dear life.
The History of "Punch"|M. H. Spielmann
She would do as he did, scribble words over faces and buildings as she walked.
Erik Dorn|Ben Hecht
To-morrow morning, at half-past nine, we're going on; but before we start I'll scribble a Chichester postscript.
Set in Silver|Charles Norris Williamson and Alice Muriel Williamson
I often think of poor Tom Hood as I scribble, rather than lie and groan.
Louisa May Alcott|Louisa May Alcott
It wasn't at all int'resting to scribble all by myself, but if you'll use my book we'll both write.
Heart of Gold|Ruth Alberta Brown

British Dictionary definitions for scribble (1 of 2)

scribble¹

/ (ˈskrɪbəl) /

verb

to write or draw in a hasty or illegible manner

to make meaningless or illegible marks (on)

derogatory, or facetious to write poetry, novels, etc

noun

hasty careless writing or drawing

writing, esp literary matter, of poor quality

meaningless or illegible marks

Derived forms of scribble

scribbly, adjective

Word Origin for scribble

C15: from Medieval Latin scrībillāre to write hastily, from Latin scrībere to write

British Dictionary definitions for scribble (2 of 2)

scribble²

/ (ˈskrɪbəl) /

verb

(tr) to card (wool, etc)

Word Origin for scribble

C17: probably from Low German; compare schrubben scrub 1

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	scribble
释义	scribble ¹ [ skrib-uhl ] / ˈskrɪb əl / SEE SYNONYMS FOR scribble ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with object), scrib·bled, scrib·bling. to write hastily or carelessly: to scribble a letter. to cover with meaningless writing or marks: to scribble all over a page. verb (used without object), scrib·bled, scrib·bling. to write or draw in a hasty or careless way. to make meaningless marks, scrolls, lines, etc., with a pencil, pen, or the like. noun a note or other writing that has little or no meaning. a hasty or careless drawing or piece of writing. handwriting, especially when illegible. Origin of scribble ¹ 1425–75; late Middle English scribblen (v.) <Medieval Latin scrībillāre to scribble, derivative of Latin scrībere to write; see shrive OTHER WORDS FROM scribble scrib·bling·ly, adverb Words nearby scribble screwworm, screwworm fly, screwy, screw you, Scriabin, scribble, scribbler, scribbling block, scribbly gum, scribe, scriber Definition for scribble (2 of 2) scribble² [ skrib-uhl ] / ˈskrɪb əl / verb (used with object), scrib·bled, scrib·bling. to tear apart (wool fibers) in the first stages of carding. Origin of scribble ² 1675–85; <Dutch schribbelen to scratch; cognate with schrobbelen to card wool coarsely, frequentative of schrobben to scrub¹ Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for scribble Alles could hardly get his answer out before Porter scribbled more math on the board. ‘Mighty whiteboard of truth’: The weapon Rep. Katie Porter used to school a pharma exec — and plenty others\|Teo Armus\|October 1, 2020\|Washington Post She turns to the board on her left to scribble some numbers. ‘Mighty whiteboard of truth’: The weapon Rep. Katie Porter used to school a pharma exec — and plenty others\|Teo Armus\|October 1, 2020\|Washington Post Whether scribbling your first multiplication facts or shading intricate works of art, it is important to consider the type and variety of pencils available in the marketplace. Excellent pencils for school, work, and beyond\|PopSci Commerce Team\|September 16, 2020\|Popular Science Coupled with the new iPadOS 14 and the Apple Pencil, people can do tasks like scribble notes on their iPad. Apple debuts its new iPad and iPad Air during its ‘Time Flies’ event\|jonathanvanian2015\|September 15, 2020\|Fortune While my jobs have all been all-consuming, whenever I had spare moments I would scribble down ideas, noodle over business plans, even conduct small pilots and experiments. The CEO striving to make vintage, secondhand clothing as popular as fast fashion\|Rachel King\|September 6, 2020\|Fortune I scribble the numbers on the paper, and then I look up with a start. You’re Never ‘Cured’ of an Eating Disorder\|Carrie Arnold\|December 20, 2014\|DAILY BEAST It is much easier to just scribble out a prescription without thinking, but doing so is lazy and poor patient care. Doctors Can’t Prescribe a Magical Cure for Everything\|Russell Saunders\|March 26, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Then I scribble down a paragraph here, a paragraph there, when a notion strikes. ‘Art of Fielding’’s Chad Harbach: How I Write\|Noah Charney\|May 9, 2012\|DAILY BEAST The Web conversation about the economy looks a bit like a third grader's scribble, up and down day to day with the latest news. Is The Economy Actually Improving?\|Election Oracle\|February 23, 2012\|DAILY BEAST So I'm encouraging anybody who's ever met me, heard me or even seen me, to get in on the action and scribble their own book. Dylan's 70 Years of Trouble\|David Yaffe\|May 23, 2011\|DAILY BEAST Then he would don his French workman's blouse and scribble for dear life. The History of "Punch"\|M. H. Spielmann She would do as he did, scribble words over faces and buildings as she walked. Erik Dorn\|Ben Hecht To-morrow morning, at half-past nine, we're going on; but before we start I'll scribble a Chichester postscript. Set in Silver\|Charles Norris Williamson and Alice Muriel Williamson I often think of poor Tom Hood as I scribble, rather than lie and groan. Louisa May Alcott\|Louisa May Alcott It wasn't at all int'resting to scribble all by myself, but if you'll use my book we'll both write. Heart of Gold\|Ruth Alberta Brown British Dictionary definitions for scribble (1 of 2) scribble¹ / (ˈskrɪbəl) / verb to write or draw in a hasty or illegible manner to make meaningless or illegible marks (on) derogatory, or facetious to write poetry, novels, etc noun hasty careless writing or drawing writing, esp literary matter, of poor quality meaningless or illegible marks Derived forms of scribble scribbly, adjective Word Origin for scribble C15: from Medieval Latin scrībillāre to write hastily, from Latin scrībere to write British Dictionary definitions for scribble (2 of 2) scribble² / (ˈskrɪbəl) / verb (tr) to card (wool, etc) Word Origin for scribble C17: probably from Low German; compare schrubben scrub 1 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. 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scribble

verb (used with object), scrib·bled, scrib·bling.

verb (used without object), scrib·bled, scrib·bling.

noun

Origin of scribble

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Definition for scribble (2 of 2)

verb (used with object), scrib·bled, scrib·bling.

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British Dictionary definitions for scribble (1 of 2)

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