Griffonage

/ˈɡrɪfəneɪdʒ/ noun

Definition

Illegible or sloppy handwriting; careless scribbling.

Etymology

From French 'griffonnage' (scrawl), from 'griffonner' (to scrawl), possibly from 'griffe' (claw). Writing that looks like it was done by a griffin's CLAWS.

Kelly Says

Handwriting so bad it looks like a GRIFFIN attacked the paper with its CLAWS! The French named doctor's handwriting centuries before it became a meme! If you can't read your own notes — that's griffonage! 🐉✍️

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