scribbled

UK
/ˈskrɪb.əld/
US
/ˈskrɪb.əld/
scribbledadjective
UK
/ˈskrɪb.əld/
US
/ˈskrɪb.əld/
Translations
The note was barely legible, with scribbled handwriting covering the page.
La note était à peine lisible, avec une écriture griffonnée couvrant la page.
Definitions
Written or drawn carelessly or hastily.
The note was barely legible, with scribbled handwriting covering the page.
Synonyms
scribbledpast participle
UK
/ˈskrɪb.əld/
US
/ˈskrɪb.əld/
Used as a past-participial adjective derived from the verb 'scribble'.
Translations
She tried to decipher the scribbled notes in the margin.
Elle a essayé de déchiffrer les notes griffonnées dans la marge.
Definitions
Written or drawn quickly and carelessly; scrawled.
She tried to decipher the scribbled notes in the margin.
scribbleverb

scribbled

Past Simple

scribbled
Past Simple
scribbled
Past Participle
scribbling
ing-form
UK
/ˈskrɪb.əl/
US
/ˈskrɪb.əl/
Translations
griffonnerÉcrire ou dessiner rapidement et négligemment.
She scribbled a quick note before rushing out the door.
Elle a griffonné une note rapide avant de sortir en courant.
Additional translations
gribouillerPlus familier.
Definitions
To write or draw carelessly and quickly.
She scribbled a quick note before rushing out the door.
To write something in a hurried or careless way.
He scribbled down the phone number on a scrap of paper.
Synonyms
write hastily
scratch out
jot down
scribblenoun
Definitions
A piece of writing or drawing that is done carelessly or hurriedly.
The child's scribble on the wall was a mix of colors and shapes.
A note or piece of writing that is difficult to read because it is written quickly or carelessly.
I couldn't decipher his scribble on the note he left for me.
Careless or illegible handwriting regarded collectively.
The doctor's scribble was impossible to make out.
scribbleadjective
Definitions
Intended for or suitable for scribbling; used for informal, quick writing or drawing.
She always kept a small scribble pad next to the phone.