Definitions

1. verb

to move hurriedly and confusedly; to run away quickly.

“The tourists scrambled to catch their bus before it left the station.”

2. verb

to mix or combine things in a confused or disordered way.

“She scrambled the eggs in the pan until they were well cooked.”

3. verb

to convert a string of letters into a word or phrase by rearranging the letters.

“Can you scramble the letters to form a valid English word?”

4. verb

to cause someone to leave or depart hastily.

“The news of the fire scrambled the crowd to get away from the area.”

5. verb

to cause a mixture to become disordered or separated.

“The mixture of oil and water scrambled when I added the vinegar.”

6. noun

a mixture of different things, especially food, that has been mixed or stirred together in a confused or disordered way.

“The scrambled egg omelette was a delicious breakfast option.”

7. noun

a word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.

“The scrambled word was a clever puzzle to solve.”