scrambled eggs

plural noun

1. eggs cooked in a pan while stirring, usually after the whites and yolks have been mixed together, sometimes with milk.
2. Military Slang. military gold braid, especially that decorating the brim of an officer's hat.

Word History and Origins

Origin of scrambled eggs¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

The bowl “features crisp hash browns with a blend of tender shredded brisket, scrambled eggs, smoked cheddar cheese, poblano peppers, caramelized onions, and seasonings, all topped with a drizzle of cheddar queso.”

From Salon

A couple of weeks after returning from Paris, over a late breakfast of scrambled eggs and bacon at a cafe near his South Bay home, Krikorian acknowledged the two losses still haunt him.

From Los Angeles Times

And I did unabashedly love to drink — Miraval rosé under the summer stars, mezcal margaritas on lazy Saturday afternoons, boozy Bloody Marys with scrambled eggs and croissants on Sunday mornings.

From Los Angeles Times

Turns out, the show’s theme-song meal of tossed salad and scrambled eggs made for a pretty tasty combination.

From Los Angeles Times

I also was exasperated that he could not cook anything at all — not even scrambled eggs.

From Los Angeles Times