Scrawl

usgb/skrɔːl/
verb

To write or draw something in a way that is hard to read or messy.

She scrawled a quick note and left it on the table.
Visual representation of "scrawl" - To write or draw something in a way that is hard to read or messy

Often appears as...

  • scrawl a note
  • scrawl a name
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Visual representation of "scrawl"
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Hasty Writing

Used to describe writing done quickly, often carelessly, without focusing on neatness.

Illustration for Hasty Writing
I scrawled my homework answers on the bus.
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Emotional Intensity

Often conveys strong emotions like anger or desperation when someone writes swiftly.

Illustration for Emotional Intensity
He scrawled 'HELP ME' on the wall.
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Informal Use

Considered casual and too informal for professional or official documents.

Illustration for Informal Use
Please don't scrawl on the business report.
Visual representation of the word "Scrawl"

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