Definitions
- Describing a continuous, wavy line that is often used for decoration or to fill in a space. - Referring to the act of drawing a series of squiggles or wavy lines. - Talking about a playful or creative way of drawing that involves making curvy lines.
- Referring to the act of writing or drawing quickly and messily. - Describing a hasty or careless way of writing or drawing. - Talking about a rough or unfinished sketch or drawing.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve making marks on a surface.
- 2Both can be done quickly and without much thought.
- 3Both can be used for artistic expression.
- 4Both can be playful or casual ways of drawing or writing.
- 5Both can be used to fill in spaces or add texture to a design.
What is the difference?
- 1Shape: Squiggling involves making wavy or curvy lines, while scribbling can be any kind of messy or hasty mark.
- 2Intention: Squiggling can be used for decoration or to add a playful element to a design, while scribbling is often done quickly and carelessly.
- 3Precision: Squiggling can be more deliberate and controlled, while scribbling is often messy and lacks precision.
- 4Connotation: Squiggling can be associated with creativity and playfulness, while scribbling can be seen as careless or unprofessional.
- 5Usage: Squiggling is less commonly used than scribbling and is often limited to specific contexts such as art or design.
Remember this!
Squiggle and scribble are both ways of making marks on a surface, but they differ in their shape, intention, precision, connotation, and usage. Squiggling involves making wavy or curvy lines and can be used for decoration or to add a playful element to a design. In contrast, scribbling is often done quickly and carelessly and lacks precision, making it more suitable for rough sketches or casual notes.
