Over easy
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Term
Understanding 'over easy' helps when ordering eggs at breakfast places to specify yolk preference. 
When she went to the diner, Maria asked for her eggs over easy.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Clues
'Over easy' eggs have a very slight browning on the outside with a runny yolk inside. 
His over easy eggs had a perfect golden edge.
Pro Tip 3/3Specific Jargon
'Over easy' is specific to American and Canadian English; it might not be understood elsewhere. 
In London, Emma learned 'over easy' wasn’t common diner lingo.
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