soft-boiled
Britishadjective
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(of an egg) boiled for a short time so that the yolk is still soft
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informal softhearted
Example Sentences
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Once the broth has been poured over the noodles and the toppings have been added, complete your glorious bowl with a soft-boiled egg.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
Speaking two years after the attack in 2024, Sir Salman said his eye was left hanging down his face "like a soft-boiled egg", and that losing it upsets him "every day".
From BBC ● May 6, 2025
And they have this really good Caesar salad that they put a whole soft-boiled egg on.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2024
On one visit, the Ghanaian snack kosua ne meko — soft-boiled eggs topped with a Scotch bonnet pepper relish — was fairly incendiary, with a warning scent wafting through the air.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 14, 2024
But Mam shakes her head and I wonder how she can say no to a soft-boiled egg when there’s nothing in the world like it.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
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