CEFR B2

Scribble

verb

Meaning

To write or draw carelessly or hastily.

Examples

He scribbled a quick note on the back of the envelope.
She scribbled in her notebook during the boring lecture.

Synonyms: write, draw, sketch, doodle, scrawl

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Scribble (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈskrɪb.əl/

Definition

To write or draw carelessly or hastily.

Examples

He scribbled a quick note on the back of the envelope.
She scribbled in her notebook during the boring lecture.
The artist's early works were just random scribbles.

How to Use Scribble

scribble down (phrasal verb): To write something quickly and briefly, often on a piece of paper. — "Please scribble down your phone number for me."
scribble on (prepositional phrase): To write or draw carelessly on a surface. — "Don't scribble on the walls!"
scribble a note (collocation): To write a short, informal message. — "She scribbled a note to say she'd be late."

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