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over easy

American

adjective

(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

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More than Reiner’s success, however, I want to salute him as an artist who chose creative risks over easy money.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

Cooper had a team-high four catches for 40 yards last week, but he and Watson didn’t connect on a few over easy throws.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 9, 2022

Plus, I could close the lid to cook it from the top in order to make it "over easy."

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2022

Patrick Faloon, a scientist in Cambridge, Mass., cooks two eggs over easy and eats them with Kokuho Rose sushi rice sprinkled with everything-bagel seasoning.

From New York Times • Sep. 8, 2021

And buttermilk biscuits and fried eggs over easy.

From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck

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