Have (hand)writing like chicken scratch In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "have (hand)writing like chicken scratch", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Yourpig Huyen calendar 2021-09-15 05:09

Meaning of Have (hand)writing like chicken scratch

Variants:

(one's) (hand)writing is like chicken scratch

Have (hand)writing like chicken scratch informal verb phrase

To have very poor or illegible handwriting

I can't understand your essay at all. You have handwriting like chicken scratch.

I was really depressed when reading his notes. He has handwriting like chicken scratch!

Grammar and Usage of Have (hand)writing like chicken scratch

Verb Forms

  • has (hand)writing like chicken scratch
  • having (hand)writing like chicken scratch
  • had (hand)writing like chicken scratch

The verb "have" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Have (hand)writing like chicken scratch

The origin of this expression is not clear.

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