English Explanatory Dictionary

scribbler

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who scribbles; a hasty or untalented writer or artist.
  2. A machine for coarse carding or teasing of wool.
  3. A ruled notebook or exercise book, especially in grade school.

Pronunciation

/ˈskɹɪbələ(ɹ)/ /ˈskɹɪblə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-scribbler.wav

Word forms

scribbler scribblers

Etymology

From scribble + -er.

Synonyms

hack inkslinger phrasemonger scrawler notebook exercise book

Derived words

scribbleress
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