The Doodler

doo·dle (do̵̅o̅d′'l)

intransitive verb -·dled, -·dling

1. to move aimlessly or foolishly; dawdle
2. ☆ to scribble or draw aimlessly or nervously, esp. when the attention is elsewhere; make doodles
3. ☆ Informal to play music in a casual, informal way

Etymology: Ger dudeln, to play (the bagpipe), hence to trifle, dawdle (<>dudlić < dudy, a bagpipe <>duduk, a flute); reinforced by echoic tootle & dawdle

noun

☆ a mark, design, figure, etc. made in doodling