Scrawled Meaning in English
word · lemma: scrawl
ˈskɹɔɫd
SKRAWLD
skɹˈɔːld
SKAWLD
Definition
Written quickly and carelessly, making the writing messy or hard to read.
Usage & Nuances
Used for handwriting, often with negative or informal tone, suggesting lack of care. Commonly used like 'scrawled a note' or 'scrawled his name'. Not for typed or printed words. Similar to 'scribbled' but usually messier.
Spanish: garabateado - escrito apresuradamentePortuguese (BR): rabiscado - escrito apressadamentePortuguese (PT): rabiscado - escrito apressadamenteChinese (Simplified): 潦草地写Chinese (Traditional): 潦草地寫Hindi: अस्पष्ट रूप से लिखा हुआ - जल्दी में लिखा गयाArabic: مكتوب بخط غير واضح - مشخبطBengali: লেখে চলা - আঁকিবুঁকি করে লেখাRussian: нацарапал - небрежно написалJapanese: 殴り書きする - 走り書きするVietnamese: viết nguệch ngoạc - ghi vộiKorean: 휘갈겨 쓰다 - 아무렇게나 쓰다Turkish: karalamak - aceleyle yazmakUrdu: بدخطی سے لکھنا - جلدی میں لکھناIndonesian: mencoret - menulis secara sembrono
Example Sentences
She scrawled her name on the paper.
basic
He scrawled a note before leaving.
basic
The message was scrawled in big letters.
basic
Someone had scrawled graffiti all over the wall.
natural
My address was scrawled across the envelope—barely readable.
natural
He just scrawled his phone number and rushed out the door.
natural