Jotted Meaning in English

word · lemma: jot

US

ˈdʒɑtɪd

JAH-tid

UK

dʒˈɒtɪd

jot-ID

Definition

Wrote something down quickly, using only a few words or notes. Usually refers to quickly making a note so you don’t forget something.

Usage & Nuances

'Jotted' is past tense and often appears as 'jotted down.' Used in both formal and informal situations. Typical phrases: 'jotted down the address,' 'quickly jotted a note.' Refers to brief, fast writing; not for detailed or careful notes.

• Spanish: anotó - apuntó
• Portuguese (BR): anotou - escreveu rapidamente
• Portuguese (PT): apontou - anotou
• Chinese (Simplified): 匆匆记下 - 草草写下
• Chinese (Traditional): 匆匆記下 - 草草寫下
• Hindi: जल्दी से लिख लिया - नोट किया
• Arabic: دَوَّنَ بسرعة - كتب ملحوظة
• Bengali: ঝটপট লিখেছিলাম - দ্রুত নোট করেছিলাম
• Russian: набросал - быстро записал
• Japanese: さっと書き留めた - メモした
• Vietnamese: ghi nhanh - viết vội
• Korean: 급히 적었다 - 메모했다
• Turkish: hızlıca not aldı - alelacele yazdı
• Urdu: جلدی سے لکھا - مختصر نوٹ بنایا
• Indonesian: mencatat cepat - menulis singkat

Example Sentences

I jotted her phone number on a piece of paper.

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He jotted down the meeting time in his notebook.

basic

She quickly jotted a reminder for herself.

basic

During the phone call, I jotted important details in the margin of my book.

natural

I just jotted a few ideas before the meeting started.

natural

You jotted that address so fast I almost missed it!

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