ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Scribbler

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈskɹɪbələ(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Scribbler is a noun meaning One who scribbles; a hasty or untalented writer or artist.

Meaning

One who scribbles; a hasty or untalented writer or artist.

More Meanings

  1. (Canada, dated) A ruled notebook or exercise book, especially in grade school.
  2. (dated) A machine for coarse carding or teasing of wool.

Example Sentences

The scribbler, pinch'd with hunger, writes to dine.
You speak as if Lady Whistledown were to be held in higher regard than Her Majesty the Queen herself. You give far too much credit to some anonymous scribbler.
"That's what I have been talking to you, sir - scientific gibberish! Did you think you could match cunning with me - you with your walnut of a brain? You think you are omnipotent, you infernal scribblers, don't you? That your praise can make a man and your blame can break him?"

Word Forms

Synonyms for scribbler

Depending on context, synonyms include hack, inkslinger, phrasemonger, scrawler, notebook, scribe.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include penman, scribe, scribler, writer, scrivano, scrapper.

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