Doodle — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈdü-dᵊl/ doo·dle

Meaning & Definition of Doodle

Doodle (verb)

  1. to make a doodle
  2. dawdle, trifle
  3. to produce by doodling

Doodle (noun)

  1. an aimless or casual scribble, design, or sketch; also, a minor work

Doodle (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to spend time in aimless activity

    "I plan to spend the entire vacation just doodling"

    similar: fiddle (around), fool around, fribble, goof (around), hang about (British), kick around, mess around, monkey (around), play, potter (around), putter (around), trifle
    related: dally, dawdle, dillydally, hang (around or out), idle, loaf, loll, lounge, clown (around), horse around, diddle (with), tinker
    near: buckle (down), knuckle down, set (to), settle (down)

Doodle (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in illustration, caricature

    similar: caricature, illustration, contour, figure, outline, silhouette, depiction, image, likeness, portrait, representation, cartoon, delineation, drawing, sketch, engraving, etch, etching, aquatint, charcoal, line drawing, pastel, watercolor, blueprint

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Doodle

The most common words with a similar meaning to Doodle:

British: hang about
fiddle (around), fool around, fribble, goof (around), kick around, mess around, monkey (around), play, potter (around), putter (around), trifle, caricature, illustration, contour, figure, outline, silhouette, depiction, image, likeness, portrait, representation, cartoon, delineation, drawing, sketch, engraving, etch, etching, aquatint, charcoal, line drawing, pastel, watercolor, blueprint

Related Words for Doodle

dally, dawdle, dillydally, hang (around or out), idle, loaf, loll, lounge, clown (around), horse around, diddle (with), tinker

Near Antonyms of Doodle

buckle (down), knuckle down, set (to), settle (down)

Word Forms of Doodle

Inflections: doodled, doodling

Derived words: doodler (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Doodle

perhaps from doodle to ridicule

First known use: 1937i

Words & Phrases Containing Doodle

Yankee-Doodle, cock-a-doodle-do

Frequently Asked Questions about Doodle

What does "Doodle" mean?

"Doodle" means to make a doodle. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to make a doodle. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Doodle"?

Other words for "Doodle" include fiddle (around), fool around, fribble, goof (around), hang about, kick around, mess around and monkey (around). The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Doodle" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Doodle"?

There are 48 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Doodle". Common alternatives include fiddle (around), fool around, fribble, goof (around), hang about, kick around, mess around, monkey (around), play and potter (around).

How do you use "Doodle" in a sentence?

Examples of "Doodle" in a sentence: "I plan to spend the entire vacation just doodling".

Is "Doodle" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Doodle" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Doodle"?

"Doodle" is pronounced /ˈdü-dᵊl/ and divided into syllables as doo·dle.

What is the origin of the word "Doodle"?

"Doodle" comes from perhaps from doodle to ridicule. First known use: 1937i.

What is another word for "Doodle" meaning "to spend time in aimless activity"?

When "Doodle" (verb) means to spend time in aimless activity, synonyms include fiddle (around), fool around, fribble, goof (around), hang about and kick around.