scribbler

¹

[ skrib-ler ]

noun

1. a writer whose work has little or no value or importance.
2. a person who scribbles. scribble.

scribbler

²

[ skrib-ler ]

noun

1. a machine for scribbling scribble wool fibers.

ˈscribbler

/ ˈskrɪblə /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of scribbler¹

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

Origin of scribbler²

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 Trump’s record also includes countless lawsuits, which he files with the gleeful frequency of a parking-ticket scribbler in the District of Columbia.

From Washington Post

Professional scribblers need to look beyond the immediate news of leadership changes in the Congress, a.k.a. the trees, and see the forest standing in plain sight.

From Washington Post

Related Words

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