cacography

Today's Word April 7, 2020

Definition: (noun) Poor handwriting.
Synonyms: scrawl, scribble, scratch.
Usage: The pharmacist struggled to decipher Dr. Clark's cacography on my prescription and eventually had to call his office to get some clarification.
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