scribbles

/ˈskrɪbəlz/

noun

Careless, hasty writing, doodle or drawing

Examples :

"The child's notebook was filled with colorful scribbles. "

verb

To write or draw carelessly and in a hurry

Examples :

"The toddler scribbles on the wall with crayons when his parents aren't looking. "

writing action language style

verb

To doodle

Examples :

"During the long phone call, she absentmindedly scribbles on a piece of paper. "

art writing action

verb

To card or tease (wool) coarsely; to run through a scribbler.

Examples :

"The factory worker scribbles the raw wool before it's properly carded, preparing it for spinning into yarn. "

industry machine process work

Meanings

Examples :

"The child's notebook was filled with colorful scribbles. "

Examples :

"The toddler scribbles on the wall with crayons when his parents aren't looking. "

Examples :

"During the long phone call, she absentmindedly scribbles on a piece of paper. "

Examples :

"The factory worker scribbles the raw wool before it's properly carded, preparing it for spinning into yarn. "

Related Words

properly adverb

In a proper manner, appropriately, suitably; correctly, justifiably

careless adjective

Not concerned or worried (about).

carelessly adverb

Giving the appearance of carelessness; relaxedly.

scribbler noun

One who scribbles; a hasty or untalented writer or artist.

writing noun

Graphism of symbols such as letters that express some meaning.

coarsely adverb

In a coarse manner

spinning verb

To rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction.

colorful adjective

Possessing prominent and varied colors.

notebook noun

A book in which notes or memoranda are written.

preparing verb

To make ready for a specific future purpose; to set up; to assemble or equip.

toddler noun

A young child who has started walking but not fully mastered it, typically between one and three years old.

drawing verb

To move or develop something.