over easy

adjective

1. (of fried eggs) turned over when nearly done and fried briefly on the reverse side so that the yolk remains somewhat liquid but with a thin, firm layer on top.

Example Sentences

For breakfast it would be a cup of coffee, two eggs over easy, and chicken breast with hot sauce.

From The Daily Beast

To win favor among them without any subservient imitation of their own habits, which would be contemptible, is not over easy.

From Project Gutenberg

From there he trotted over easy ways and moderate slopes to the bottom, where he stood a while trembling, then lay down.

From Project Gutenberg

And if any seek escape by flight or mutiny—well, there is no need to be over easy with them.

From Project Gutenberg

For the first few days it will be well to row an untrained crew over easy half-miles.

From Project Gutenberg

He has not missed the over easy witticism: "Tu Marcellus eris!"

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