Scrambling

Pronunciation: /ˈskræmbəl/

Scrambling (verb)

  1. To mix things together in a hurried or messy way.
  2. To move quickly or with difficulty, often using hands and feet.
  3. To change a message so only certain people can understand it.

Examples

  • She scrambled the eggs with a fork.
  • He scrambled the ingredients in the bowl.

Common collocations: scramble eggs, scramble ingredients, scramble up, scramble for, scramble data

Scrambling (noun)

  1. A hurried or confused movement, often involving many people.
  2. A dish made by mixing and cooking eggs quickly.

Examples

  • There was a scramble to get the best seats.
  • The scramble for the exit was chaotic.

Synonyms of Scrambling

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Scrambling

  • — when referring to arranging systematically
  • — when referring to reducing chaos or confusion