Meaning of the word doodle in English

What does doodle mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

doodle

US /ˈduː.dəl/

UK /ˈduː.dəl/

a rough drawing made absentmindedly

Example:

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He made a quick doodle on the napkin while talking on the phone.

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Her notebook was full of little doodles.

Synonym:

scribble sketch drawing scrawl

to draw or scribble idly

Example:

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He tends to doodle during long meetings.

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She was doodling flowers in the margins of her textbook.

Synonym:

scribble sketch draw scrawl

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