scribbler

[skrib-ler]

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noun

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

Origin of scribbler

First recorded in 1545–55; scribble¹ + -er¹

scribbler

[skrib-ler]

noun

a machine for scribbling wool fibers.

Origin of scribbler

First recorded in 1675–85; scribble² + -er¹

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Related Words for scribbler

producer, creator, writer, columnist, journalist, composer, poet, reporter, biographer, correspondent, author, critic, novelist, dramatist, editor, essayist, screenwriter, ghost, originator, playwright

Examples from the Web for scribbler

Contemporary Examples of scribbler

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

Historical Examples of scribbler

And he waved the scribbler doorwards with a contemptuous hand.
St. Martin's Summer
Rafael Sabatini
Every English scribbler then knew what most men have forgotten now.
The Valet's Tragedy and Other Stories
Andrew Lang
Byron sneered and carped at Southey as a "scribbler of all works."
The Works of Lord Byron, Volume 4
Lord Byron
You know I like writing,” he added after a pause of some minutes, “I have been a scribbler for years.
The Way of All Flesh
Samuel Butler
Well, now you must try and sleep and forget all this nonsense, scribbler!
Virgin Soil
Ivan S. Turgenev

British Dictionary definitions for scribbler

scribbler

noun

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

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Word Origin and History for scribbler

"petty author," 1550s, agent noun from scribble (v.).