adj
Uncommon
scrambled
Scrambled (adj) means Mixed up or thrown into disorder. Example: “His notes were completely scrambled after the move.”
adj
1
Mixed up or thrown into disorder.
"His notes were completely scrambled after the move."
2
Describing eggs that have been beaten and cooked while stirring.
"He always ate his eggs fried, never scrambled."
"She ordered scrambled eggs on toast."
How to use scrambled
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither jumbled up, or (of eggs) beaten and cooked together.
Common pairings
scrambled eggs
scrambled signal
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more scrambled
- Superlative
- most scrambled
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His notes were completely _____ after the move.
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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.
