scrawl (skrôl) v. scrawled, scrawl·ing, scrawls v.tr. To write hastily or sloppily. v.intr. To write something in a hasty or sloppy manner. n. 1. Sloppy, often illegible handwriting. 2. Something, such as a note, written hastily or sloppily. [Perhaps from obsolete scrawl, to gesticulate, sprawl, from Middle English scrawlen, probably blend of sprawlen ...

scrawl (skrɔl) v.t. 1. to write or draw in a sprawling, awkward manner. v.i. 2. to write awkwardly, carelessly, or illegibly. n. 3. awkward, careless, or illegible handwriting. 4. something scrawled. [1605–15; orig. uncertain] scrawl′er, n. scrawl′y, adj.

: to write or draw (something) very quickly or carelessly She scrawled her signature on the receipt. 2 scrawl / ˈ skrɑːl/ noun plural scrawls Britannica Dictionary definition of SCRAWL [count] : something that has been written or drawn very quickly or …

scrawl (skrɔl) v.t. 1. to write or draw in a sprawling, awkward manner. v.i. 2. to write awkwardly, carelessly, or illegibly. n. 3. awkward, careless, or illegible handwriting. 4. something scrawled. [1605–15; orig. uncertain] scrawl′er, n. scrawl′y, adj.

scrawl (skrɔl) v.t. 1. to write or draw in a sprawling, awkward manner. v.i. 2. to write awkwardly, carelessly, or illegibly. n. 3. awkward, careless, or illegible handwriting. 4. something scrawled. [1605–15; orig. uncertain] scrawl′er, n. scrawl′y, adj.

scrawl (skrɔl) v.t. 1. to write or draw in a sprawling, awkward manner. v.i. 2. to write awkwardly, carelessly, or illegibly. n. 3. awkward, careless, or illegible handwriting. 4. something scrawled. [1605–15; orig. uncertain] scrawl′er, n. scrawl′y, adj.

scrawl noun An Irregular, possibly illegible handwriting. scrawl noun A hastily, or carelessly written note etc. scrawl verb To write something hastily or illegibly. scrawl verb To write in an irregular or illegible manner. Samuel Johnson's Dictionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: Scrawl noun Unskilful and inelegant writing.

scrawl verb [ T ] uk / skrɔːl / us / skrɑːl / to write something quickly, without trying to make your writing tidy or easy to read 潦草地写；乱涂 I scrawled a quick note to Judith and put it under her door. 我草草地留了张纸条给朱迪丝，塞在她的门缝下面。 Someone had scrawled graffiti across the wall. 有人在墙上涂鸦。 Want to learn more?

To write hastily or illegibly. Part of speech: Noun Irregular or unskilful writing . Usage examples for "scrawl": Then came another scrawl for " my love Angilotto," in which the miraculous news was told .

scrawl verb uk / skrɔːl/ us / skrɔl/ to write something quickly so that it is untidy 휘갈겨쓰다 She scrawled a note, but I couldn’t read it. (Translation of scrawl from the Cambridge …

In the English description: spidery writing Spanish: garabato - borrajear - jeroglífico - garabatear Synonyms: scratch, barbouillage, handwriting, hand, scribble, more... Forum discussions with the word (s) "scrawl" in the title: flesh scrawl tatto parlour scrawl / scribble Scrawl, scribble, scrabble, doodle a scrawl of terror - English Only forum

Feb 28, 2022 · scrawl (v.) 1610s, "write or draw awkwardly and untidily," a word of uncertain origin, perhaps from a specific use of Middle English scrawlen "spread out the limbs, sprawl" (early 15c.), which might be an alteration of sprawlen (see sprawl (v.)) or crawl (v.). Some sources suggest a contraction of scrabble. Related: Scrawled; scrawling.

The verb SCRAWL has 1 sense: 1. write carelessly Familiarity information: SCRAWL used as a verb is very rare. Dictionary entry details • SCRAWL (noun) Sense 1 Meaning: Poor handwriting Classified under: Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents Synonyms: cacography; scratch; scrawl; scribble Hypernyms ("scrawl" is a kind of...):

scrawl something (across/in/on/over something) I tried to read his directions, scrawled on a piece of paper. scrawl across/in/on/over something Someone had scrawled all over my notes. Extra Examples