scrawl Definition
- 1write (something) in a hurried, careless way
- 2a piece of writing or drawing done in a hurried, careless way
Using scrawl: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "scrawl" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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He scrawled his signature on the document.
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The note was scrawled on a scrap of paper.
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The graffiti artist scrawled his tag on the wall.
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She scrawled a message in the sand.
scrawl Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with scrawl
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I scrawled out a shopping list before I left the house.
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I scrawled down the phone number on a scrap of paper.
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The note was written in an illegible scrawl.
Origins of scrawl
origin uncertain; perhaps related to 'crawl'
Summary: scrawl in Brief
'Scrawl' [skrɔːl] refers to hurried, careless writing or drawing. It can be used as both a verb and a noun, as in 'He scrawled his signature on the document.' Synonyms include 'scribble,' 'jot,' and 'dash,' while antonyms include 'write neatly,' 'print,' and 'type.' Phrases like 'scrawl out' and 'scrawl down' denote quick, careless writing, while 'illegible scrawl' refers to writing that is impossible or difficult to read.