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