The word "scrawls" is spelled with the letters S-C-R-A-W-L-S. In IPA phonetic transcription, it would be spelled as /skrɔlz/. The "s" sound at the beginning of the word is followed by a voiceless velar fricative "k" sound, and the "r" is pronounced with a retroflex articulation. The "aw" diphthong leads into the "l" sound, which is then followed by a voiceless alveolar fricative "s" sound. The spelling of this word accurately represents its pronunciation.
Scrawls, as a noun, refer to messy, untidy, or hasty scribbles, marks, or writings done without much care or precision. They are often characterized by irregular lines, shaky handwriting, and a lack of legibility or clarity. Scrawls are typically produced quickly or hastily, making them appear disorganized or messy. They are commonly associated with informal or careless writing.
As a verb, "scrawls" means the action of producing messy or hurriedly written marks or words. It involves writing untidily or incompletely, lacking the neatness or precision typically associated with conventional writing. Scrawling can be done with various tools like pens, pencils, or markers on different surfaces such as paper, walls, or other materials.
Scrawls are often found in casual notes, quick jottings, doodles, or rough drafts, where speed or limited attention to detail take precedence over neatness or clarity. They can also be used intentionally to convey a sense of informality or artistic expression.
The term "scrawl" can be used both literally, to describe physical writings or marks, and figuratively, to depict messy or disordered writing styles, such as illegible signatures or untidy handwriting.
The word scrawls is derived from the Middle English word scralen, which means to scrawl or to scribble. This Middle English word originated from the Old Norse word skrafla, which has a similar meaning. Ultimately, the Old Norse word can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word skrebanan, meaning to write.