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scribble

UK/ˈskrɪbl/US/'skribl/
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Definitions

v.

To write or draw quickly and carelessly.

潦草地写或画。

n.

Careless, hurried writing or drawing.

潦草字迹;乱涂乱画。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
scribwrite, scratch
+
-lesuffix
=scribble

Scribble keeps the old physical image of writing as scratching: quick marks made without care.

Root script still carries 46 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.scribble a note潦草写便条
  • 2.scribble down an address匆匆记下地址

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She scribbled a phone number on the receipt.

Word Forms

Verb

Pastscribbled
3rd Personscribbles
Past Part.scribbled
Pres. Part.scribbling
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