Also means
scribbler
Usage Note
Scribacchino is a dismissive, pejorative term for a mediocre or prolific-but-poor writer, formed from scrivere (to write) with the deprecatory suffix -acchino. It is often used humorously or as a mild insult. The feminine is scribacchina. Do not confuse with scrivano (scribe, clerk) which is neutral. The verb scribacchiare means to scribble or to churn out poor writing.
Examples
"Si definisce scrittore, ma è solo uno scribacchino."
Natural Translation
He calls himself a writer, but he is just a hack.
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