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Definition of doodler

doodler

/ˈduːdlər/
doo · dler
Plural:doodlers
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• noun

1

A person who scribbles or draws roughly and absentmindedly, especially while their attention is focused elsewhere.

Example

"As a habitual doodler, she filled the margins of her lecture notes with intricate geometric patterns and cartoon faces."

2

An idler or trifler who dawdles or wastes time.

Example

"In the nineteenth century, the term was often applied to a carefree doodler who preferred idle amusement over serious work."

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doodad
doodle
doodlebug
doodler
doodoo
doody
doofus

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Doodler. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/doodler
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