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over easy

American  

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.


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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

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

From Salon Apr. 8, 2022

I’d buy him the braised elk hash with sausage gravy and two eggs over easy on top.

From Seattle Times Sep. 12, 2020

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

From Washington Post Sep. 21, 2019

“Loomis could pick Grandpa up like a rag doll, Miss Love. Not jostle his ribs or anything. Just bend over easy and lay him in the water.”

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns

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