| Front | scribble |
|---|---|
| Back | verb, nounBrE /ˈskrɪbl/NAmE /ˈskrɪbl/ verb 1 [transitive, intransitive] to write sth quickly and carelessly, especially because you do not have much time scrawl~ sth He scribbled a note to his sister before leaving. There was a scribbled message on the back of the ticket.~ sth down She scribbled down her phone number and pushed it into his hand.~ (away) Throughout the interview the journalists scribbled away furiously. 2 [intransitive] (+ adv./prep.) to draw marks that do not mean anythingSomeone had scribbled all over the table in crayon. noun 1 [uncountable, singular] careless and untidy writing scrawlHow do you expect me to read this scribble? 2 [countable, usually plural] marks or pictures that seem to have no meaning scrawlThe page was covered with a mass of scribbles. |
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