Pronunciation: /ˈskræmbəld/

Definitions of scrambled

verb to mix or stir quickly and vigorously, typically in cooking

Example Sentences

A1 I scrambled some eggs for breakfast.

A2 She scrambled to finish her homework before the deadline.

B1 The hiker scrambled up the rocky cliff to reach the summit.

B2 The chef scrambled the ingredients together to create a delicious omelette.

C1 The journalist scrambled to meet the deadline for the breaking news story.

C2 The team scrambled to come up with a solution to the unexpected problem.

adjective mixed up or disordered

Example Sentences

A1 The scrambled eggs were delicious.

A2 She always wears her hair in a scrambled bun.

B1 The instructions were all scrambled up and hard to follow.

B2 The data on the computer was scrambled and unreadable.

C1 The politician's speech was so scrambled that no one could understand his message.

C2 The artist's abstract painting looked like a scrambled mess of colors.

Examples of scrambled in a Sentence

formal The chef prepared a plate of scrambled eggs for breakfast.

informal I love it when my mom makes scrambled eggs for me.

slang I can't believe he scrambled out of there so quickly.

figurative Her thoughts were all scrambled after the long day at work.

Grammatical Forms of scrambled

past tense

scrambled

plural

scrambled

comparative

more scrambled

superlative

most scrambled

present tense

scramble

future tense

will scramble

perfect tense

have scrambled

continuous tense

is scrambling

singular

scrambled

positive degree

scrambled

infinitive

to scramble

gerund

scrambling

participle

scrambling

Origin and Evolution of scrambled

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'scrambled' originated from the Middle English word 'scramblen' which meant to mix up or shuffle.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'scrambled' has retained its meaning of mixing up or shuffling, but it is now commonly used in the context of cooking eggs by mixing the whites and yolks together while cooking.