Meaning of the word scrawl in English

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

scrawl

US /skrɑːl/
UK /skrɔːl/

Verb

write (something) in a hurried, untidy way

Example:
He scrawled a quick note and left.
The child scrawled on the wall with a crayon.

Noun

untidy, sprawling handwriting

Example:
His signature was an illegible scrawl.
The note was just a quick scrawl on a piece of paper.
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