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scribble

/ˈskɹɪbəl/

Meanings
  • Noun

    A chaotic or illegible collection of marks or lines.

    - "The child's scribble on the wall was unintelligible."
    - "The artist began his painting with a series of scribbles."

Synonyms

scrawl
Variants
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scribble , scribbled , scribbles , scribbling
Etymology
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From the Old English 'scriban,' meaning 'to write,' or 'to carve.'


Trivia
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  1. The term 'scribble' can also be used to describe the marks made by an insect's legs as it moves.

  2. In mathematics, a scribble is a symbol used to represent an integral.


Related Concepts
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  1. Doodle: A scribble or sketch that is often considered casual or unplanned.

  2. Calligraphy: An art form that involves creating beautiful and intricate handwriting.


Culture
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Scribbles have been used throughout history as a form of expression, particularly by children and artists. They can represent a wide range of emotions and ideas.

How to Memorize "scribble"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a child's hand holding a crayon and making random marks on a piece of paper.
    - Visualize a sketchbook filled with pages of scribbles.

  2. associate

    - Associate scribbles with the feeling of creativity and freedom.
    - Think of scribbles as the foundation for more detailed drawings or writing.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word 'scribble' as a combination of the words 'scrib' (to write) and 'ble' (little).
    - Create a mental image of a scribble as a collection of small, interconnected lines.


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