jotting

[ jot-ing ]

noun

1. the act of a person who jots.
2. a quickly written or brief note; memorandum.

jotting

/ ˈdʒɒtɪŋ /

noun

1. something jotted down

Other Words From

• jotty adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of jotting¹

First recorded in 1800–10; jot + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Beard obliged by tearing off a piece of his tattered shirtsleeve and jotting down the ingredients.

From The Daily Beast

He has evidently some deep problem in his mind, for he keeps a little note-book in which he is always jotting down something.

From Project Gutenberg

On the small platform two journalists in dress-coats and soft hats were jotting down the names of the notabilities who passed by.

From Project Gutenberg

Horbury made a hearty breakfast, opening letters, jotting down notes, talking of his plans as the meal proceeded.

From Project Gutenberg

Peter Snipe, the novelist, got out a pad of paper and began jotting down impressions.

From Project Gutenberg

He drew out a note-book and began jotting down some ideas about the disposition of the five acres surrounding the house.

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Related Words

• comment
• commentary
• diary
• inscription
• journal
• letter
• memorandum
• message
• missive
• remark
• summary