Doodling Meaning in English
word · lemma: doodle
ˈdudəɫ
DOO-dl-ing
dˈuːdlɪŋ
DOO-dl-ing
Definition
Making simple, spontaneous drawings or patterns, usually while thinking about something else or when bored.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly informal; common in school or meetings. Can be both a noun ('a doodling habit') and a gerund/verb ('she was doodling'). Not the same as 'drawing'—it often means absent-minded or automatic marks.
Spanish: garabatearPortuguese (BR): rabiscar - fazer rabiscosPortuguese (PT): rabiscar - fazer rabiscosChinese (Simplified): 涂鸦Chinese (Traditional): 塗鴉Hindi: आड़ी-तिरछी रेखाएँ बनानाArabic: الرسم العشوائيBengali: ঘ doodling - লক্ষ্যহীন আঁকিবুকিRussian: каракули - рисование каракулейJapanese: 落書き（らくがき）Vietnamese: vẽ linh tinh - vẽ nguệch ngoạcKorean: 낙서 - 끄적임Turkish: karalama - gelişigüzel çizimUrdu: ڈوڈلنگ - بے مقصد لکیریںIndonesian: vẽ nguệch ngoạc - vẽ linh tinh
Example Sentences
He was doodling in his notebook during class.
basic
Sometimes doodling helps me think.
basic
She enjoys doodling flowers and hearts.
basic
I caught myself doodling all over the meeting agenda.
natural
His doodling is actually pretty creative if you look closely.
natural
She wasn't paying attention—just doodling in the margins.
natural