Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

scramble

verb
/ˈskræm.bəl/
Definition
To mix or disorder; to move quickly and hurriedly.
Examples
  • She had to scramble to find her keys before leaving.
  • The children scrambled over the rocks during their adventure.
  • He scrambled the eggs quickly for breakfast.
Meaning
Scramble means to move or act with urgency, often in a chaotic or hasty manner. It can also refer to the act of mixing something together, particularly in cooking, such as scrambling eggs.
Synonyms
  • Hurry
  • Rush
  • Mix
  • Disorder
  • Clamber