First Known Use: 1935
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1doodle
verb doo·dle \ˈdü-dəl\
: to draw something without thinking about what you are doing
doo·dleddoo·dling \ˈdüd-liŋ, ˈdü-dəl-iŋ\
Full Definition of DOODLE
intransitive verb
1
: to make a doodle
transitive verb
: to produce by doodling
— doo·dler \ˈdüd-lər, ˈdü-dəl-ər\ noun
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Origin of DOODLE
perhaps from doodle to ridicule
Related to DOODLE
- Synonyms
- fiddle (around), fool around, fribble, goof (around), hang about [British], kick around, mess around, monkey (around), play, potter (around), putter (around), trifle
2doodle
noun
Definition of DOODLE
: an aimless or casual scribble, design, or sketch; also : a minor work
First Known Use of DOODLE
1937
Rhymes with DOODLE
DOODLE Defined for Kids
1doodle
verb doo·dle \ˈdü-dəl\
doo·dleddoo·dling
Definition of DOODLE for Kids
: to scribble, sketch, or make designs on paper often while thinking about something else
2doodle
noun
Definition of DOODLE for Kids
: a scribble, design, or sketch done often while thinking about something else
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