Scratch Off (Verb)
Meaning
Write quickly; "She dashed off a note to her husband saying she would not be home for supper"; "He scratched off a thank-you note to the hostess".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- She scratched off a quick message on the sticky note to remind her of the meeting time.
- He scratched off a brief reply to his friend's email, saying he'd get back in touch soon.
- The doctor scratched off a prescription on a pad of paper and handed it to the patient.
- She scratched off a hasty apology note to her neighbor after accidentally breaking their window.
- He scratched off a short letter to the editor expressing his opinions on the current issue.