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scrawled

The correct spelling is scrawled.

How to pronounce scrawled

verb

Say it like: Scr-awl-ed

The correct spelling is scrawled. To write something hastily or illegibly. For example: "The doctor's scrawled signature was almost unreadable."

Usage Examples

The doctor's scrawled signature was almost unreadable.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To write something hastily or illegibly.
  2. 2.To write in an irregular or illegible manner.
  3. 3.To write unskilfully and inelegantly.
  4. 4.To creep; crawl; (by extension) to swarm with crawling things

adjective

  1. 1.Having been written in a rapid and sloppy manner.

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