scramble meaning

scramble as a verb

1. to move hurriedly
   • The friend scrambled after them

   Type of: travel

   Related forms: scrambler

2. climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

   Synonyms: clamber, shin, shinny, skin, struggle, sputter

   Type of: climb

3. bring into random order

   Synonyms: jumble, throw together

   Type of: disorder

   Kinds: tumble

   Related forms: scrambler

4. stir vigorously
   • beat the egg whites
   • beat the cream

   Synonyms: beat

   Type of: agitate

   Kinds: whisk, cream

5. make unintelligible
   • scramble the message so that nobody can understand it

   Opposite: unscramble

   Type of: change

   Related forms: scrambler

scramble as a noun

1. an unceremonious and disorganized struggle

   Synonyms: scuffle

   Type of: struggle

2. rushing about hastily in an undignified way

   Synonyms: scamper, scurry

   Type of: haste

How to pronounce scramble

scramble is pronounced /ˈskræmbəl/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with scramble

• gamble
• bramble
• shamble
• preamble