scribble

//ˈskrɪb.əl//
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Verb

scribbleInfinitive
scribblePresent tense
scribbledPast tense
scribbledPast participle
scribblingPresent participle
scribblesThird-person singular
1

To write or draw carelessly or hastily, often in an untidy or illegible manner.

She scribbled a quick note before leaving the house.

2

To make meaningless marks or lines, especially as done by young children.

The toddler scribbled all over the paper with crayons.

Noun

scribbleSingular
scribblesPlural
1

Careless, hurried, or illegible handwriting or drawing.

I couldn't read his scribble on the note.

2

Meaningless marks or lines, especially those made by young children.

The toddler's scribbles covered the entire page.