scribble down (B1)
verb phrase
Pronunciation: /ˈskrɪbəl daʊn/
Definition
To write something quickly and often not very neatly, usually because you need to remember it or you are in a hurry.
Examples
Can you scribble down the recipe for me?
I scribbled down some notes during the meeting, but they're hard to read now.
She scribbled down the address and put it in her pocket.
How to Use scribble down
- scribble down a note (collocation)
- to write a quick note — "Can you scribble down a note to remind me of the meeting?"
- scribble down an idea (collocation)
- to write down an idea quickly — "I scribbled down an idea for a new story."
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