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scrawling Meaning & Definition

ˈskrȯl

What Does Scrawling Mean?

As a verb, scrawling means to write or draw awkwardly, hastily, or carelessly. It is also used to mean to write awkwardly or carelessly.

Scrawling Definition (Verb)

  1. to write or draw awkwardly, hastily, or carelessly

    scrawled his name

  2. to write awkwardly or carelessly

Synonyms of Scrawling

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Scrawling in a Sentence

The teacher squinted irritably at my illegible scrawlings.

scrawled his name

Word Forms & Grammar

scrawled

scrawl·ing

scrawls

scrawl noun

scrawl·er noun

scrawly adjective

scrawl

scrawler

scrawlers

scrawlier

scrawliest

scrawling

scrawly

scrawling (plural scrawlings)

Words That Rhyme With Scrawling

Origin of Scrawling

origin unknown

First Known Use

1612t

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