scribbler

¹

[ skrib-ler ]

noun

1. a writer whose work has little or no value or importance.
2. a person who scribbles. scribble.

scribbler

²

[ skrib-ler ]

noun

1. a machine for scribbling scribble wool fibers.

ˈscribbler

/ ˈskrɪblə /

noun

1. derogatory.
   a writer of poetry, novels, journalism, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of scribbler¹

First recorded in 1545–55; scribble ¹ + -er ¹

Origin of scribbler²

First recorded in 1675–85; scribble ² + -er ¹

Example Sentences

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.

From Voice of San Diego

Jarvis readily agrees, but he notes that a scribbler needs to get paid.

From The Daily Beast

In addition to his constant mutterings before alluded to, he was a habitual scribbler.

From Project Gutenberg

Another conversation with you at some time, would be very much enjoyed by your unworthy scribbler.

From Project Gutenberg

He was a miner who was soon to be a magnate; he had no desire to be known as a camp scribbler.

From Project Gutenberg

In a couple of days we arrived at Tadousac the second time, to the no small astonishment of my brother scribbler residing there.

From Project Gutenberg

For years he had struggled to support his mother, first as an attorney's drudge, then as a scribbler.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• author
• biographer
• columnist
• correspondent
• critic
• dramatist
• editor
• essayist
• journalist
• novelist
• poet
• reporter
• screenwriter