Definitions
- Describing a hasty or careless handwriting that is difficult to read. - Referring to a rough or incomplete sketch or drawing. - Talking about a series of small holes or perforations made in a material.
- Describing a quick and messy handwriting that is often illegible. - Referring to a rough or unfinished drawing or doodle. - Talking about a series of random or meaningless marks or lines on a surface.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve writing or drawing in a quick and messy way.
- 2Both can be difficult to read or understand.
- 3Both can be used to describe rough or incomplete work.
- 4Both can be associated with a lack of care or attention to detail.
- 5Both can be used to describe a hurried or impulsive action.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Cribble is less common and more specific than scribble.
- 2Meaning: Cribble refers to illegible handwriting or small holes, while scribble refers to quick and messy writing or drawing.
- 3Connotation: Cribble has a negative connotation and implies carelessness or laziness, while scribble can be neutral or even positive in some contexts.
- 4Usage in context: Cribble is more commonly used in technical or specialized contexts, while scribble is more versatile and can be used in everyday language.
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Remember this!
Cribble and scribble are synonyms that both refer to quick and messy writing or drawing. However, cribble is more specific and less common than scribble. Cribble refers to illegible handwriting or small holes, while scribble can describe a variety of quick and messy marks or lines on a surface.
