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scribble vs chicken scratch

chicken scratch vs scribble

scribble and chicken scratch both are nouns.

scribble is a verb but chicken scratch is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
scribble Yes No Yes No
chicken scratch Yes No No No
As nouns, chicken scratch is a hyponym of scribble; that is, chicken scratch is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than scribble:
  • scribble: poor handwriting
  • chicken scratch: cramped or illegible handwriting
Other hyponyms of scribble include squiggle.
scribble (noun) chicken scratch (noun)
an aimless drawing cramped or illegible handwriting
poor handwriting
scribble (verb) chicken scratch (verb)
write down quickly without much attention to detail
write carelessly
Difference between scribble and chicken scratch

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