scribbler

[ skrib-ler ]

/ ˈskrɪb lər /

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noun

a writer whose work has little or no value or importance.

a person who scribbles.

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Origin of scribbler

First recorded in 1545–55; scribble¹ + -er¹

Words nearby scribbler

screwworm fly, screwy, screw you, Scriabin, scribble, scribbler, scribbling block, scribbly gum, scribe, scriber, scrim

Other definitions for scribbler (2 of 2)

scribbler²

[ skrib-ler ]

/ ˈskrɪb lər /

noun

a machine for scribbling wool fibers.

Origin of scribbler

First recorded in1675–85; scribble² + -er¹

How to use scribbler in a sentence

Our soon-to-be tryptophan-tripping scribblers also write about a working group that’s considering ways to reform the Housing Commission and some of the problems with the Mid-Coast Trolley.
Morning Report: North, South County Cities Consider Homeless Shelter Options|Voice of San Diego|November 22, 2021|Voice of San Diego
Jarvis readily agrees, but he notes that a scribbler needs to get paid.
Jeff Jarvis Asks: Is Google an Evil Empire?|Dave Kansas|January 29, 2009|DAILY BEAST
In addition to his constant mutterings before alluded to, he was a habitual scribbler.
The Old Pike|Thomas B. Searight
Another conversation with you at some time, would be very much enjoyed by your unworthy scribbler.
The Old Pike|Thomas B. Searight

He was a miner who was soon to be a magnate; he had no desire to be known as a camp scribbler.
Mark Twain, A Biography, 1835-1910, Complete|Albert Bigelow Paine
In a couple of days we arrived at Tadousac the second time, to the no small astonishment of my brother scribbler residing there.
Hudson Bay|R.M. Ballantyne
For years he had struggled to support his mother, first as an attorney's drudge, then as a scribbler.
The Incendiary|W. A. (William Augustine) Leahy

British Dictionary definitions for scribbler

scribbler

/ (ˈskrɪblə) /

noun

derogatory, or facetious a writer of poetry, novels, journalism, etc

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scribbler

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