Scribbler

/ˈskrɪblər/
noun

A person who writes for pleasure or as a hobby.

My uncle is a scribbler, he spends most of his free time writing short stories.
Visual representation of "scribbler" - A person who writes for pleasure or as a hobby.

Often appears as...

  • avid scribbler
  • amateur scribbler
noun

A person who writes in a careless or poor manner, often producing illegible or sloppy work.

The teacher often criticized him for being a scribbler and asked him to improve his handwriting.
Visual representation of "scribbler" - A person who writes in a careless or poor manner, often producing illegible or sloppy work.

Often appears as...

  • notorious scribbler
  • messy scribbler

Usage tips

Disapproving

noun

A small, notepad or notebook for writing and drawing, often used by children or students.

My mom bought me a new scribbler for school.
Visual representation of "scribbler" - A small, notepad or notebook for writing and drawing, often used by children or students.

Often appears as...

  • new scribbler
  • filled scribbler
noun

A person who writes for pleasure or as a hobby.

My uncle is a scribbler, he spends most of his free time writing short stories.
Visual representation of "scribbler" - A person who writes for pleasure or as a hobby.

Often appears as...

  • avid scribbler
  • amateur scribbler
noun

A person who writes in a careless or poor manner, often producing illegible or sloppy work.

The teacher often criticized him for being a scribbler and asked him to improve his handwriting.
Visual representation of "scribbler" - A person who writes in a careless or poor manner, often producing illegible or sloppy work.

Often appears as...

  • notorious scribbler
  • messy scribbler

Usage tips

Disapproving

noun

A small, notepad or notebook for writing and drawing, often used by children or students.

My mom bought me a new scribbler for school.
Visual representation of "scribbler" - A small, notepad or notebook for writing and drawing, often used by children or students.

Often appears as...

  • new scribbler
  • filled scribbler
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Hobby Writing

Refers to casual, non-professional writing done for enjoyment rather than work.

Illustration for Hobby Writing
She's quite the scribbler, always jotting down poems in her journal.
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Not for Publication

Scribblers often write without any intent to publish their works or seek a wide audience.

Illustration for Not for Publication
He's a scribbler, not an author; his stories are for his eyes only.
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Hobby Writing

Refers to casual, non-professional writing done for enjoyment rather than work.

Illustration for Hobby Writing
She's quite the scribbler, always jotting down poems in her journal.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Not for Publication

Scribblers often write without any intent to publish their works or seek a wide audience.

Illustration for Not for Publication
He's a scribbler, not an author; his stories are for his eyes only.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Hobby Writing

Refers to casual, non-professional writing done for enjoyment rather than work.

Illustration for Hobby Writing
She's quite the scribbler, always jotting down poems in her journal.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Not for Publication

Scribblers often write without any intent to publish their works or seek a wide audience.

Illustration for Not for Publication
He's a scribbler, not an author; his stories are for his eyes only.
Visual representation of the word "Scribbler"

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