sunny-side up

[suhn-ee-sahyd]

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adjective

(of an egg) fried without breaking the yolk or being turned over, with the yolk remaining visible and somewhat liquid inside.

Compare over easy.

Origin of sunny-side up

First recorded in 1900–05

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Related Words for sunny side up

airy, sunny, lively, lighthearted, peppy, bright, effervescent, buoyant, sanguine, jolly, rosy, upbeat, joyful, pleasant, merry, cheery, jaunty, enthusiastic, good-natured, chipper

British Dictionary definitions for sunny side up

sunny-side up

adjective

(of eggs) fried on one side only

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