adj Uncommon

scrambled

Scrambled (adj) means Mixed up or thrown into disorder. Example: “His notes were completely scrambled after the move.”

adj

Mixed up or thrown into disorder.

"His notes were completely scrambled after the move."

Describing eggs that have been beaten and cooked while stirring.

"She ordered scrambled eggs on toast."

How to use scrambled

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither jumbled up, or (of eggs) beaten and cooked together.

Common pairings

scrambled eggs scrambled signal

more scrambled comparative, most scrambled superlative

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His notes were completely _____ after the move.

What does “scrambled” mean?

The word “scrambled” means mixed up or thrown into disorder. In plain terms, either jumbled up, or (of eggs) beaten and cooked together.

How do you use “scrambled” in a sentence?

Here is “scrambled” used in a sentence: “His notes were completely scrambled after the move.”

What part of speech is “scrambled”?

“Scrambled” is an adjective.

Is “scrambled” a common word?

“Scrambled” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “scrambled” have?

“Scrambled” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: mixed up or thrown into disorder.