Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

scrabbly

Adjective
/ˈskræb.li/
Definition
Describing something that is rough or uneven, often used to refer to writing that is difficult to read.
Examples
  • His note was so scrabbly that I could barely decipher it.
  • The scrabbly surface of the rock made it hard to climb.
  • Her scrabbly handwriting frustrated her teacher.
Meaning
The term ‘scrabbly’ often conveys a sense of disorder or lack of precision, frequently relating to handwriting or the surfaces of objects.
Synonyms
  • Rough
  • Jumbled
  • Illegible
  • Uneven