scribble

1 of 2verb

/ˈskrɪbəl/

Forms:scribbles,scribbling,scribbled,scribbled

to write or draw something in an aimless or careless way

During the phone call, she absentmindedly scribbled on a notepad, creating intricate patterns.
He found himself scribbling on the margins of his notebook during the long lecture, letting his mind wander.
While waiting for the meeting to start, she began to scribble on a napkin, creating a series of interconnected shapes.
The artist often sits in the park, scribbling in his sketchbook, allowing inspiration to come naturally.
Unable to focus on the task at hand, he picked up a pen and began to scribble aimlessly on a piece of scrap paper.

Synonyms:

to write hastily or carelessly without giving attention to legibility or form

transitive

During the brainstorming session, team members scribbled their ideas on a large whiteboard.
In his rush to finish the exam, he began to scribble his answers, making them almost unreadable.
In the margin of his notebook, he would often scribble random thoughts and ideas during lectures.
In the rush to take notes, he would occasionally scribble the key points, making it challenging to decipher later.

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