Meaning & Definition of word "Scrabble"

Scrabble

/ˈskrӕbəl/

1. A game played with lettered tiles where players build words on a game board.
- Example: We spent the evening playing Scrabble and challenging each other's vocabulary.
2. A hurried or confused struggle.
- Example: There was a scrabble for the last remaining tickets to the concert.

1. To move or scrape with the hands or claws in search of something.
- Example: The dog began to scrabble at the door to be let outside.
2. To struggle or grapple in a clumsy way.
- Example: They started to scrabble over the last piece of cake at the party.
3. To write or draw carelessly.
- Example: She used a crayon to scrabble a quick note on the napkin.

●Middle English 'scrablen', related to the word 'scrab' which means to scratch.

scrabble for something:

To clumsily search for or try to obtain something.

scrabble together:

To piece together or assemble from various parts.

scrabble in the dirt:

To dig or search around chaotically.

scramble:

To move hurriedly and clumsily.

rummage:

To search for something in a hurried way.

Meaning: To hastily collect items or information.

● Example Sentence: I had to scrabble together a few notes before the meeting.

Meaning: To search for something in a disorganized way.

● Example Sentence: He was scrabbling around the kitchen for a snack.