Definitions
- Describing the act of drawing or sketching aimlessly while on the phone, in a meeting, or during class. - Referring to the process of creating random patterns or designs without a specific goal or intention. - Talking about the activity of absent-mindedly drawing shapes or figures while thinking or daydreaming.
- Describing the act of writing or drawing quickly and carelessly. - Referring to the process of making rough or messy marks on paper without a clear purpose or direction. - Talking about the activity of jotting down notes or ideas in a hasty and disorganized manner.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve making marks on paper or other surfaces.
- 2Both can be done absentmindedly or as a form of relaxation.
- 3Both can be used as a means of self-expression.
- 4Both can be seen as a form of art.
- 5Both can be used to pass time.
What is the difference?
- 1Purpose: Doodling is often done without a specific purpose or goal, while scribbling may involve jotting down notes or ideas.
- 2Technique: Doodling typically involves more deliberate and controlled lines, while scribbling is often more hasty and careless.
- 3Connotation: Doodling is often associated with creativity and imagination, while scribbling can be seen as messy or unorganized.
- 4Intention: Doodling is often done for pleasure or relaxation, while scribbling may be done out of necessity or urgency.
- 5Appearance: Doodling can result in recognizable shapes or patterns, while scribbling may appear as random or chaotic marks.
Remember this!
Doodling and scribbling are both forms of mark-making on paper or other surfaces. However, the difference between doodling and scribbling is their purpose and technique. Doodling is often done without a specific goal or intention, using deliberate and controlled lines to create recognizable shapes or patterns. Whereas, scribbling may involve hasty and careless marks made for the purpose of jotting down notes or ideas.
