Scramble

/ˈskræm.bəl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a disordered situation or group of things.

There was a scramble for the last piece of cake at the party.

a race or competition to reach a goal.

The scramble for the championship title was intense this season.

verb

to move quickly and in a disorganized way.

The kids scrambled to the playground as soon as the school bell rang.

to mix up the order or arrangement of something.

She decided to scramble the cards before dealing them for the game.

to make a dish, especially eggs, by stirring or mixing while cooking.

He scrambled the eggs with some cheese and vegetables for breakfast.

Middle English 'scrambleren', possibly from 'scrambol' meaning 'to scramble or crawl'.

scramble for

To compete with others to obtain something.

scramble up

To climb quickly or clumsily.

scrambled eggs

A dish made by stirring beaten eggs in a hot pan.

climb

To go up or ascend.

mix

To combine two or more substances.

To hastily prepare or organize.

I had to scramble a plan after he canceled.

To get into a chaotic situation.

Things got a bit scrambled when the power went out.