scrawl

[skrɔːl]

scrawl Definition

• 1. write (something) in a hurried, careless way
• 2. a 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!

• Example

  He scrawled his signature on the document.

• Example

  The note was scrawled on a scrap of paper.

• Example

  The graffiti artist scrawled his tag on the wall.

• Example

  She scrawled a message in the sand.

scrawl Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for scrawl

• scribble
• jot
• dash
• pen
• write illegibly

Antonyms for scrawl

• print
• type
• write neatly

Phrases with scrawl

• scrawl out

  to write something quickly and carelessly

  Example

  I scrawled out a shopping list before I left the house.

• scrawl down

  to write something quickly and carelessly, especially in order to remember it

  Example

  I scrawled down the phone number on a scrap of paper.

• illegible scrawl

  writing that is impossible or difficult to read

  Example

  The note was written in an illegible scrawl.

Origins of scrawl

origin uncertain; perhaps related to 'crawl'

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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.