scribble meaning

UK US /ˈskrɪbəl/ 2 syllables

scribble (verb): write down quickly without much attention to detail.

scribble has 4 meanings in this dictionary, as verb and noun.

scribble as a verb

  1. write down quickly without much attention to detail

    Synonyms: scrabble

    Type of: write

    Related forms: scribbler

  2. write carelessly

    Synonyms: scrawl

    Type of: write

    Related forms: scribbler

scribble as a noun

  1. poor handwriting

    Synonyms: scratch, scrawl, cacography

    Type of: handwriting

    Kinds: chicken scratch, squiggle

  2. an aimless drawing

    Synonyms: scrabble, doodle

    Type of: drawing

How to pronounce scribble

scribble is pronounced /ˈskrɪbəl/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with scribble

Word lists: words starting with SC · words ending in LE · 8-letter words

More about scribble on Wikipedia.