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Definition scribble in British English

scribble verb

verb
/ˈskrɪb(ə)l/
1

to write something quickly and carelessly

Example

Tony scribbled the address on the back of an envelope.

Example

I scribbled the numbers down as they were read out.

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2

to make marks or drawings with no meaning

Example

A child had scribbled on the book.

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Definition scribble in British English