First Known Use: 1612
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scrawl
verb \ˈskrȯl\
: to write or draw (something) very quickly or carelessly
Full Definition of SCRAWL
transitive verb
: to write or draw awkwardly, hastily, or carelessly <scrawled his name>
intransitive verb
: to write awkwardly or carelessly
— scrawl noun
— scrawl·er noun
— scrawly \ˈskrȯ-lē\ adjective
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Origin of SCRAWL
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SCRAWL Defined for Kids
1scrawl
verb \ˈskrȯl\
scrawledscrawl·ing
Definition of SCRAWL for Kids
: to write quickly and carelessly
2scrawl
noun
Definition of SCRAWL for Kids
: something written carelessly or without skill <His signature is just a scrawl.>
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