Mixed together in a confused or hurried manner, or (of eggs) beaten and cooked while stirring.
From the verb scramble, first recorded in the 1580s, possibly imitative of the sound of clambering or climbing awkwardly. The meaning evolved from physical climbing to any hasty, confused mixing or movement.
The perfect scrambled egg is surprisingly technical—French chefs cook them slowly over low heat while constantly stirring, creating a creamy custard-like texture rather than the fluffy chunks most people expect. The 'scrambled' metaphor extends to everything from military communications to mountain climbing.
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