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- [skrib-uh l]
- /ˈskrɪb əl/
- /ˈskrɪb.l̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skrib-uh l]
- /ˈskrɪb əl/
Definitions of scribbling word
- verb with object scribbling to tear apart (wool fibers) in the first stages of carding. 1
- verb without object scribbling to write or draw in a hasty or careless way. 1
- verb without object scribbling to make meaningless marks, scrolls, lines, etc., with a pencil, pen, or the like. 1
- noun scribbling a note or other writing that has little or no meaning. 1
- noun scribbling a hasty or careless drawing or piece of writing. 1
- noun scribbling handwriting, especially when illegible. 1
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Origin of scribbling
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English scribblen (v.) < Medieval Latin scrībillāre to scribble, derivative of Latin scrībere to write; see shrive
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Parts of speech for Scribbling
noun
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preposition
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determiner
exclamation
scribbling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
scribbling usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for scribbling
noun scribbling
- cave painting — a painting done by prehistoric people in caves
- graffiti — plural of graffito.
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