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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

scribbling

/ˈskrɪbəlɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does scribbling mean?

verb

The act of writing quickly and carelessly, often in a hasty or illegible manner. The act of making rapid, often messy, marks on a surface.

Example

"She spent the afternoon scribbling in her journal, trying to get her thoughts down on paper."

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