Handwriting

/ˈhændˌraɪtɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act or skill of writing by hand; the style or manner in which a person writes.

Her handwriting is so neat that I can read everything she writes without difficulty.

The distinctive character or style of a person's writing, often considered as an indicator of personality.

The letter's handwriting revealed a lot about the sender's emotional state.

A written document or text produced by hand.

He decided to keep his thoughts private by writing them down in a book with his handwriting.

From the words 'hand' + 'writing', signifying writing done with the hand.

chicken scratch

Illegible or messy handwriting.

write with one's own hand

To write something personally, as opposed to typing.

hands-on

Involving active participation, though not directly related to handwriting.

calligraphy

The art of beautiful handwriting.

penmanship

The skill of writing by hand, especially in a way that is clear and visually appealing.

script

A particular style of handwriting.

He told her to just print the notes instead of using her handwriting.

Chicken scratch

I can’t read your chicken scratch; please write it neatly.