1. careless or hurried writing that is difficult to read
2. meaningless marks or drawings made quickly and carelessly

1. to write or draw something quickly and carelessly

Examples

• The doctor’s scribbles on the prescription were impossible to read.
• She found her old notebook filled with scribbles from boring meetings.
• The child’s scribbles covered the entire page with colorful crayon marks.
• He scribbles notes so quickly that even he can’t read them later.
• The artist scribbles rough sketches before creating the final painting.
• Her signature looks like scribbles to most people.
• The toddler scribbles happily with markers on paper.