Synonyms of scribbles

scribbles 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of scribble

1

as in scrawls

to write or draw hastily or carelessly

she scribbled a quick note on the pad by the door before leaving

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scrawls
• writes
• squiggles
• scratches
• doodles
• letters
• prints
• pencils
• pens
• jots (down)
• inks
• inscribes

2

as in writes

to compose and set down on paper the words of

he scribbled a quick note to his wife and taped it to the front door

Synonyms & Similar Words

• writes
• pens
• authors
• composes
• letters
• prints
• records
• crafts
• scratches (out)
• rewrites
• types
• words
• drafts
• transcribes
• signs
• formulates
• revises
• recasts
• redrafts
• draws up
• phrases
• prepares
• casts
• frames
• typewrites
• pencils (in)
• autographs
• registers
• takes down
• expresses
• couches
• puts

scribbles

2 of 2

noun

plural of scribble

as in scratches

Related Words

• scrawls
• scratches
• hen scratches
• hen tracks
• hands
• handwritings
• cacographies
• copperplates
• prints
• scripts
• cursives
• signatures
• backhands
• autographs
• penmanships
• running hands
• John Hancocks
• John Henrys

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of scribbles

Verb

But when Ava makes a bathroom trip, Deb hastily scribbles something in her notepad. — Judy Berman, Time, 29 May 2026

More tournaments to come While Yount has developed a near-superpower of watching 12 mats at once, Smith, for the most part, relaxes in his seat and enjoys the show at Ball Arena while Yount scribbles on his brackets. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026