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scrawling


Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of writing or drawing in a messy or expressive way, often with a pen or pencil.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with scrawling
drawling , mawing , pawing , jawing
Variants
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scrawl , scrawled , scrawler , scrawlers , scrawlier , scrawliest , scrawling , scrawls , scrawly
Etymology
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Originally from the Old English 'scrawan' meaning 'to scratch' or 'to grate'.


Trivia
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  1. Scrawling was used as a form of communication among ancient Romans, who would write on walls and other surfaces to convey messages.

  2. Some artists use scrawling as a technique to create texture and depth in their work.

  3. Scrawling is also used in some forms of meditation and mindfulness practices to help focus the mind.


Related Concepts
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  1. Calligraphy: A traditional art form involving the creation of beautiful and decorative handwriting.

  2. Graffiti: A form of public art that involves creating images or writing on walls, buildings, or other surfaces.


Culture
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Scrawling has been used as a form of artistic expression, particularly in graffiti and calligraphy. It has also been used in literature to depict emotions and thoughts, such as in the works of Virginia Woolf and Jack Kerouac.

How to Memorize "scrawling"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the act of writing or drawing with a pen or pencil, focusing on the messy or expressive strokes.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'scrawling' with the feeling of expressing oneself creatively and freely.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'S' sound in 'scrawling' and associating it with the image of someone writing or drawing.


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