Definitions
- Referring to writing or drawing quickly and carelessly. - Describing a messy or hasty handwriting or drawing. - Talking about jotting down notes or ideas in a rough or informal manner.
- Referring to drawing or sketching aimlessly or absentmindedly. - Describing a simple or repetitive pattern or design drawn without much thought. - Talking about filling up empty spaces on a page with random drawings or shapes.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve drawing or writing by hand.
- 2Both can be done absentmindedly or without much thought.
- 3Both can be used as a form of relaxation or stress relief.
- 4Both can be used to fill up empty spaces on a page.
- 5Both can be used to express creativity or imagination.
What is the difference?
- 1Purpose: Scribbling is often used to jot down notes or ideas, while doodling is more for leisure or entertainment.
- 2Style: Scribbling is usually messier and less organized than doodling, which can be more deliberate and structured.
- 3Connotation: Scribbling can have a negative connotation of being careless or rushed, while doodling is often associated with a positive connotation of creativity or imagination.
- 4Focus: Scribbling is more focused on writing or words, while doodling is more focused on drawing or images.
- 5Function: Scribbling is often used for practical purposes, while doodling is more for personal enjoyment or expression.
Remember this!
Scribbling and doodling are both forms of drawing or writing by hand, but they differ in their purpose, style, connotation, focus, and function. Scribbling is often used for practical purposes such as taking notes or jotting down ideas, while doodling is more for leisure or entertainment. Scribbling is usually messier and less organized than doodling, which can be more deliberate and structured. Scribbling can have a negative connotation of being careless or rushed, while doodling is often associated with a positive connotation of creativity or imagination.
