scramble meaning and definition

SCRAMBLE noun

Definition of scramble (noun)

1. an unceremonious and disorganized struggle
   • synonyms: scuffle
2. rushing about hastily in an undignified way
   • synonyms: scamper, scurry

SCRAMBLE verb

Definition of scramble (verb)

1. to move hurriedly
   • "The friend scrambled after them"
2. climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
   • synonyms: clamber, shin, shinny, skin, sputter, struggle
3. bring into random order
   • synonyms: jumble, throw together
4. stir vigorously
   • "beat the egg whites"; "beat the cream"
   • synonyms: beat
5. make unintelligible
   • "scramble the message so that nobody can understand it"
   • antonym: unscramble