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
