scrabble
word
/ˈskɹæbəɫ/
/skɹˈæbəl/
Definition
To search for something using your hands in a hurried or clumsy way, or to scratch with your fingers. Also, 'Scrabble' is the name of a popular word game.
Usage & Nuances
'Scrabble' as a verb is somewhat old-fashioned and formal, usually describing awkward searching ('scrabble for keys'). As a proper noun, it refers to the board game. Not to be confused with 'scribble' (to write quickly and carelessly).
Spanish: rebuscar - arañar - Scrabble (juego)Portuguese (BR): procurar às pressas - arranhar - Scrabble (jogo)Portuguese (PT): remexer - arranhar - Scrabble (jogo)Chinese (Simplified): 翻找 - 抓撓 - 拼字游戏 (Scrabble)Chinese (Traditional): 翻找 - 抓撓 - 拼字遊戲 (Scrabble)Hindi: खोजना (अराजक या जल्दी में) - खरोंचना - स्क्रैबल (खेल)Arabic: يبحث بعناء - يخدش - سكرابل (اللعبة)Bengali: ঝাঁপিয়ে খোঁজা - আঁচড়ানো (নখ দিয়ে) - স্ক্র্যাবল (গেম)Russian: шарить - скрести - Скраббл (игра)Japanese: 引っかき回す - ごそごそ探す - スクラブル（ゲーム）Vietnamese: lục lọi - cào (bằng móng tay) - Scrabble (trò chơi)Korean: 더듬어 찾다 - 긁다 - 스크래블(게임)Turkish: el yordamıyla aramak - tırmalamak - Scrabble (oyun)Urdu: جھاڑنا - کھوجنا (ہاتھ سے) - اسکریبل (کھیل)Indonesian: menggagau - menggaruk - Scrabble (permainan)
Example Sentences
He tried to scrabble for his wallet in the dark.
basic
The cat started to scrabble at the door.
basic
We played Scrabble last night with friends.
basic
She scrabbled around in her bag, looking for her phone.
natural
Whenever I drop my keys, I have to scrabble under the sofa to find them.
natural
Do you want to join us for a game of Scrabble this weekend?
natural