scribbler

¹ American  

[skrib-ler] / ˈskrɪb lər /

noun

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

2. a person who scribbles. scribble.

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scribbler ² American  

[skrib-ler] / ˈskrɪb lər /

noun

1. a machine for scribbling scribble wool fibers.

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ˈscribbler British  

/ ˈskrɪblə /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of scribbler¹

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

Origin of scribbler¹

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

Example Sentences

Unlike the average social media scribbler, Lewis transformed anxiety into art.

From Salon

There, you might find other scribblers, with names like Saroyan and Steinbeck, to share a convivial drink nearby; some of Hollywood Boulevard’s many bookshops are open almost as late as the bars.

From Los Angeles Times

Martin grew up into a comic novelist and a prolific periodical scribbler, just like dad.

From New York Times

But Wessex isn’t the only challenge facing the struggling scribbler.

From Washington Post

One was chaotic and constantly bickering: Natalie Lee, the mellow yet goofy consultant whose love language is sarcasm, and Shayne Jansen, an extremely energetic real estate agent/notebook scribbler who covets validation.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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