scramble (n.)

  1. an unceremonious and disorganized struggle

    [ Syn: scuffle ]

  2. rushing about hastily in an undignified way

    [ Syn: scamper , scurry ]

    scramble (v.)

  1. to move hurriedly; The friend scrambled after them'

  2. climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

    [ Syn: clamber , shin , shinny , skin , struggle , sputter ]

  3. bring into random order

    [ Syn: jumble , throw together ]

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

    [ Syn: beat ]

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

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