Definitions
- Describing a hasty or careless handwriting that is difficult to read. - Referring to a scribbled note or message that is hastily written. - Talking about a rough or messy drawing or sketch.
- Describing a hurried or illegible handwriting that is difficult to read. - Referring to a hastily written note or message that is difficult to decipher. - Talking about a rough or messy drawing or writing that is done quickly and carelessly.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe handwriting that is difficult to read.
- 2Both words can refer to a hastily written note or message.
- 3Both words can describe a rough or messy drawing or writing.
What is the difference?
- 1Connotation: Cribble can have a negative connotation, implying carelessness or lack of attention to detail, while scrawl can be neutral or slightly negative.
- 2Usage: Cribble is less versatile and used mainly to describe handwriting or drawing, while scrawl can also be used to describe other forms of writing or drawing.
- 3Legibility: Cribble implies illegibility due to carelessness, while scrawl can imply illegibility due to haste or poor penmanship.
- 4Intensity: Cribble can imply a higher degree of messiness or illegibility than scrawl.
Remember this!
Cribble and scrawl are synonyms that describe handwriting or drawing that is difficult to read due to haste or carelessness. However, cribble is less common and has a more negative connotation than scrawl. While both words can describe a rough or messy drawing or writing, cribble is mainly used for this purpose, while scrawl can be used more broadly.
