scribbling

[ˈskrɪblɪŋ]

scribbling Definition

• 1. writing or drawing hastily or carelessly
• 2. a piece of writing or a drawing produced in this way

Using scribbling: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "scribbling" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He was scribbling notes in his notebook during the lecture.

• Example

  The walls were covered in scribblings and drawings.

• Example

  I found a few scribblings in my old diary from when I was a teenager.

scribbling Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for scribbling

• scrawl
• jotting
• doodle
• marking
• notation

Phrases with scribbling

• scribble down

  write something quickly and carelessly

  Example

  I need to scribble down some notes before I forget.

• scribble pad

  a small notebook used for jotting down notes or ideas

  Example

  I always keep a scribble pad in my bag in case I need to write something down.

• scribble away

  to write or draw something quickly and carelessly for a long time

  Example

  She spent the whole afternoon scribbling away in her notebook.

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Summary: scribbling in Brief

Scribbling [ˈskrɪblɪŋ] refers to writing or drawing hastily or carelessly, often producing a piece of work that is not neat or well-organized. It can be used to describe taking notes or making quick sketches, as in 'He was scribbling notes in his notebook during the lecture.' 'Scribbling' can also refer to the resulting work itself, such as 'The walls were covered in scribblings and drawings.'