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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.

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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

I go for over hard, but over easy is delicious as well.

From Salon • Mar. 3, 2023

The usual order: Chicken-fried steaks, two eggs over easy, hash browns extra crispy, sourdough toast extra butter, JJs gravy on the side and an order of Tums.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 22, 2022

No more eggs over easy or the favorite Railroad French toast.

From Washington Post • Sep. 21, 2019

If I eat one more egg omelet I think I’ll turn over easy and cluck.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

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