scribble

/ˈskrɪbəl/

Definitions

1. verb

to write or draw something in a quick and careless manner

“She scribbled some notes on the margins of the paper.”

2. noun

a mark or series of marks made in a quick and careless manner

“There were scribbles on the wall where the children had been drawing.”

3. noun

a short and careless piece of writing, typically consisting of only a few words or sentences

“The scribble on the napkin was a joke from the comedian.”

Synonyms

  • scratch
  • scrawl

Antonyms

  • print
  • typewrite