skribbl.io Word Lists: 600 Custom Words Ready to Paste, by Theme

By The Rondovo team · Published September 18, 2026 · Updated October 11, 2026 · 8 min read

A skribbl.io custom word list is a set of words, separated by commas, that you paste into the Custom words box when you create a private room. skribbl.io needs at least 10 words, each 1 to 32 characters long, up to 20,000 characters in total. Below are 15 original lists of 40 words each, from easy words for kids to hard ideas for adults. Copy one, paste it, and tick Use custom words only if you want nothing else to come up.

Every list here is written for this page, checked so that no word is longer than 32 characters and no word appears twice in the same list. They are all family friendly, including the adults list, which is about grown-up life rather than anything explicit.

In short

• Where to paste: skribbl.io, then Create Private Room, then the Custom words box at the bottom of the settings.
• Rules: at least 10 words, 1 to 32 characters each, commas between words, 20,000 characters maximum (as shown in the room settings in October 2026).
• Only your words: tick "Use custom words only". Otherwise your words are mixed into the built-in list and you will rarely see them.
• Best themes for a first game: funny, food, animals. Save the hard list for the second game.
• For kids: the easy list, word count set to 3, and hints on.

How to add a custom word list on skribbl.io

1. Go to skribbl.io, pick a name and avatar, and choose Create Private Room.
2. Set the room: up to 20 players, a language, draw time (15 to 240 seconds), 2 to 10 rounds, the number of words the drawer chooses from (1 to 5), and hints (0 to 5).
3. Scroll to Custom words and paste a list. Commas separate words, and a "word" can be a short phrase with spaces, such as ice cream.
4. Tick Use custom words only if you want a themed game. Leave it unticked to sprinkle your words into the normal pool.
5. Copy the invite link and send it to your group. Press Start when everyone is in.

Why your custom words are not showing up

Without "Use custom words only", skribbl.io mixes your words into its own list, which is far bigger. With a 40 word list, most turns will still offer built-in words. Tick the box, or paste several lists together so your words are a bigger share of the pool.

skribbl.io custom words rules, at a glance

We checked these against the settings screen and the text under the Custom words box on skribbl.io in October 2026. They can change, so trust the box if it says otherwise.

15 skribbl.io word lists, ready to paste

Each list is 40 words. Combine two or three for a longer game: with 8 players, 3 rounds and 3 word choices per turn, the drawer sees 72 words, so two lists keep repeats rare.

1. Easy words for kids

Single objects a five year old can draw. Use 80 seconds and 3 hints.

cat, dog, sun, moon, star, apple, banana, ball, kite, boat, car, bus, tree, flower, house, fish, bird, duck, cake, ice cream, rainbow, cloud, snowman, train, rocket, hat, shoe, sock, cup, book, clock, egg, frog, snail, butterfly, crown, balloon, teddy bear, pizza, robot

2. Animals

Some easy, some that need thought about how to make them recognisable (try drawing a sloth without a branch).

giraffe, penguin, octopus, kangaroo, hedgehog, flamingo, crocodile, jellyfish, tortoise, peacock, chameleon, sloth, koala, panda, zebra, camel, walrus, shark, owl, bat, squirrel, parrot, lobster, seahorse, beaver, raccoon, hippo, rhino, llama, goat, swan, spider, bee, ladybird, worm, polar bear, eagle, dolphin, mole, otter

3. Food

Good for every age, and food drawings are always funny.

spaghetti, sushi, burger, taco, popcorn, pancake, waffle, doughnut, croissant, samosa, dosa, pretzel, hot dog, sandwich, omelette, lollipop, cupcake, watermelon, pineapple, coconut, avocado, broccoli, corn on the cob, chilli, garlic, mushroom, cheese, birthday cake, milkshake, cereal, toast, popsicle, noodles, dumpling, pie, honey, jam jar, french fries, lemonade, chocolate bar

4. Around the house

Everyday objects. Surprisingly hard to guess, because every drawing looks like a box.

sofa, lamp, fridge, toaster, kettle, bathtub, toothbrush, pillow, blanket, mirror, curtain, doorbell, ladder, bookshelf, remote control, washing machine, vacuum cleaner, light bulb, fan, plug, keys, wardrobe, hanger, broom, bucket, mop, sink, tap, staircase, chimney, letterbox, doormat, alarm clock, laptop, headphones, candle, frying pan, teapot, rug, plant pot

5. Jobs

A stick figure is not enough: the drawer has to show what the person does.

firefighter, astronaut, chef, pilot, doctor, nurse, teacher, farmer, plumber, painter, photographer, magician, lifeguard, detective, dentist, mechanic, baker, judge, clown, scientist, waiter, postman, gardener, builder, barber, police officer, librarian, sailor, vet, juggler, zookeeper, cashier, DJ, tailor, taxi driver, referee, explorer, news reader, lumberjack, beekeeper

6. Sport and games

football, cricket bat, tennis racket, basketball hoop, skateboard, surfing, skiing, swimming, boxing glove, golf, bowling, archery, karate, trampoline, cycling, rowing, marathon, high jump, hurdles, goalkeeper, trophy, medal, whistle, stopwatch, yoga, chess, darts, snooker, table tennis, badminton, hockey stick, ice skating, sumo, wrestling, rock climbing, fishing rod, kite surfing, scuba diving, horse riding, penalty kick

7. Places

beach, desert, volcano, island, igloo, castle, lighthouse, pyramid, waterfall, cave, jungle, airport, hospital, library, school, museum, zoo, farm, campsite, bridge, tunnel, cinema, stadium, supermarket, playground, train station, bakery, swimming pool, bus stop, haunted house, treehouse, windmill, skyscraper, harbour, market, garden, mountain, river, iceberg, space station

8. Transport

bicycle, scooter, helicopter, submarine, hot air balloon, tractor, ambulance, fire engine, tram, ferry, canoe, sailboat, motorbike, rickshaw, cable car, double decker bus, monster truck, rocket ship, skateboard, roller skates, sledge, unicycle, jet ski, parachute, glider, limousine, steam train, taxi, ice cream van, digger, forklift, camper van, tandem, gondola, paddle boat, school bus, police car, wheelbarrow, pogo stick, zip line

9. Fantasy and sci-fi

dragon, unicorn, wizard, witch, ghost, vampire, mermaid, fairy, giant, troll, goblin, alien, robot, zombie, superhero, magic wand, crystal ball, treasure chest, potion, spell book, flying carpet, genie, phoenix, knight, princess, pirate, ninja, time machine, portal, werewolf, cyclops, centaur, yeti, gnome, haunted mirror, invisible man, jetpack, lightsaber, UFO, enchanted forest

10. Holidays and festivals

A mix of Christmas, Halloween, Diwali, Holi, Easter, Lunar New Year, Hanukkah and birthdays. Trim it to the ones your group celebrates.

Christmas tree, Santa, reindeer, snowflake, present, stocking, gingerbread man, pumpkin, jack o lantern, skeleton, bat, candy corn, Easter egg, bunny, fireworks, party hat, birthday cake, Diwali lamp, rangoli, kite festival, firecracker, lantern, Valentine card, heart, four leaf clover, turkey, New Year countdown, confetti, wrapping paper, mistletoe, sleigh, elf, costume, trick or treat, Holi colours, mooncake, menorah, carol singers, snow globe, bonfire

11. Funny words

Everyday moments that are hard to draw and silly to watch. This is the list to start a game night with.

sneeze, hiccup, brain freeze, bad hair day, sunburn, belly flop, wedgie, photobomb, dad joke, couch potato, sleepwalking, snoring, food coma, traffic jam, stubbed toe, awkward hug, selfie stick, dancing grandma, cat video, banana peel, whoopee cushion, rubber chicken, unicorn onesie, flat tyre, spilled coffee, lost remote, pizza delivery, autocorrect, dog shaming, monday morning, lazy river, pillow fight, toddler tantrum, bubble wrap, chicken dance, tan lines, open zip, hangry, phone drop, group photo

12. Office and work

Built for a team call. Nothing in it will embarrass anyone in front of their manager.

stapler, printer jam, coffee mug, sticky note, spreadsheet, email, deadline, meeting, whiteboard, video call, mute button, keyboard, mouse, desk plant, lanyard, name badge, elevator, water cooler, lunch break, overtime, promotion, boss, intern, fire drill, paper clip, calculator, filing cabinet, swivel chair, presentation, pie chart, handshake, laptop bag, password, wifi, server room, team building, out of office, payday, commute, coffee machine

13. Hard words

Ideas rather than objects. Give 120 seconds or more and expect creative arrows.

gravity, echo, jealousy, nostalgia, democracy, inflation, wifi signal, deja vu, procrastination, imagination, silence, rumour, balance, freedom, karma, sarcasm, time zone, recycling, evolution, eclipse, hibernation, migration, friendship, homesick, peer pressure, multitasking, small talk, comfort zone, first impression, plot twist, butterfly effect, cold shoulder, spoiler, wishful thinking, white lie, sixth sense, bucket list, writer's block, stage fright, gut feeling

14. Skribbl for adults

Grown-up life, not adult content: bills, school runs and flat pack furniture. Funny for anyone over 25.

mortgage, tax return, hangover cure, parent teacher meeting, school run, back pain, gym membership, midlife crisis, nap time, dinner party, group chat, wedding speech, assembly instructions, mother in law, budget, laundry pile, dentist bill, office gossip, gym selfie, home renovation, dating app, babysitter, alarm snooze, bad parking, online shopping, receipt, petrol price, salary, retirement, reunion, book club, early bedtime, reading glasses, energy bill, flat pack furniture, karaoke night, crossword, quiz night, garden shed, slow cooker

15. Nature and weather

sunflower, cactus, mushroom, rainbow, thunderstorm, lightning, tornado, snowflake, puddle, pine cone, acorn, leaf, seashell, coral reef, sand dune, glacier, meteor, comet, sunset, sunrise, moon phase, tide, wave, rock pool, bamboo, palm tree, lily pad, beehive, spider web, bird nest, anthill, footprint, fog, hailstone, avalanche, oasis, rainforest, swamp, meadow, waterfall

Make your own skribbl.io word list

The lists above are a start. A list made for your group is better, because inside jokes are the most fun thing to draw.

• Mix difficulties. About two thirds easy, one third hard. A whole list of hard words makes for a quiet game.
• Use nouns and short actions. "Sneeze" works; "the feeling of Sunday evening" is a guess nobody will get.
• Add names your group knows. The office dog, a holiday spot, a running joke. Keep it kind: nothing that makes fun of someone in the room.
• Avoid words that are just letters. Brand logos and abbreviations turn into writing, which is against the spirit of the game.
• Check for typos. A guess has to match the word, so a misspelt word only counts if someone types the same mistake.
• Keep a master file. Save your list in a note and paste it again next time.

Skribbl for 2 people

skribbl.io lets you set a private room to 2 players. With two, you simply take turns drawing while the other guesses, so it is quieter than a big room but it works. To make it better:

• Set word count to 1 so the drawer cannot pick the easiest word.
• Use a short draw time (40 to 60 seconds) and play 6 or more rounds.
• Keep a running tally on paper across several games, best of five.

Other drawing games for two include Doodle Recall, where you both draw the same words fast and then name your own scribbles from memory, and the paper games in our Gartic Phone alternatives guide.

Skribbl for kids

skribbl.io's public rooms are open to strangers, with chat and drawings that are not moderated before they appear. The site itself states that it is not responsible for user generated content. For children:

• Always use a private room and share the invite link only with people you know.
• Use custom words only, with the easy or animals list, so no surprising words come up.
• Turn hints up (3 or more) and draw time to 80 seconds or longer.
• Mute or kick anyone who joins by mistake; the room owner can do both.

Skribbl for adults

For a grown-up game night, the adults, hard and funny lists work well together. Paste all three, tick custom words only, set 2 rounds and 90 seconds. If you want something more daring, write your own list for your own group, but keep it to what everyone in the room is comfortable with.

Games like skribbl.io

skribbl.io is free and very good at what it does. If you want a change, here are the alternatives we compare in our online drawing games guide, with Rondovo's own drawing games among them.

Being honest about it: our games do not take custom word lists, so for an inside joke edition, skribbl.io is the better choice. Where ours help is the living room. In Scrawl, the drawing appears live on a TV while everyone guesses on their own screen. Correct guesses score 10, 8, 6 and then 4 points in the order they arrive, and the drawer earns 10 for each player who gets it. In Spindoodle, the round paper turns under your pen and speeds up as the clock runs down, so even a good artist ends up drawing a spiral.

If you are playing on paper instead, our list of Pictionary words is sorted by difficulty, and our party games guide has plenty more for the same night.

Questions people ask

How do you use custom words in skribbl.io?

Create a private room, paste your words into the Custom words box separated by commas, and tick "Use custom words only" if you do not want the built-in words. You need at least 10 words.

How many custom words do you need on skribbl.io?

At least 10. For a full game, aim for 40 or more so drawers do not see the same choices again, and up to 20,000 characters fit in the box.

Can custom words have spaces?

Yes. A word can be a short phrase like "hot air balloon", as long as it is 32 characters or less. Separate entries with commas only.

Why do custom words not show up in skribbl.io?

Because they are mixed with the much larger built-in list. Tick "Use custom words only" to play with just your list.

Can 2 people play skribbl.io?

Yes. A private room can be set to 2 players. You take turns drawing and guessing.

Is skribbl.io safe for kids?

Private rooms with people you know are the safe way to play. Public rooms include strangers, chat and drawings that are not checked before they appear.

What are funny words for skribbl.io?

Everyday moments are funnier than objects: brain freeze, belly flop, photobomb, awkward hug, phone drop. List 11 above has 40 of them.

Paste a list and play

Pick a list, paste it, and send the link. If you are all in one room with a TV, open Scrawl instead, share the four letter code, and start drawing on your own screens.

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