scrambler

[/ˈskræmblər/]
nounmasculinepl: scramblers
embaralhador, motociclista de cross, dispositivo de codificação
1. a person or device that scrambles or mixes things together
The scrambler mixed the eggs quickly in the bowl.
O embaralhador misturou os ovos rapidamente na tigela.
2. a motorcycle used for off-road racing or rough terrain
He rode his scrambler through the muddy trails.
Ele pilotava sua motocicleta de cross pelas trilhas lamacentas.
3. an electronic device that encodes or encrypts signals or communication
The military uses a scrambler to protect classified conversations.
O exército usa um dispositivo de codificação para proteger conversas classificadas.
4. a person who climbs or moves with difficulty over rough terrain
The rock scrambler made his way up the mountain.
O alpinista fez seu caminho pela montanha.
In Brazil, 'scrambler' as a motorcycle is popular in rural areas and among motorsport enthusiasts, particularly in states like São Paulo and Minas Gerais. The term is often used in English even by Portuguese speakers. In the US, scramblers represent a specific subculture of off-road motorcycling dating back to the 1960s-70s. The encryption sense is primarily used in military, diplomatic, and cybersecurity contexts in both countries.
NYC Slang
ride (for motorcycle), scramble (general usage)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
mixerencoderdirt bike riderclimber
Antonyms / Antônimos
decoderorganizerseparator

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
embaralhador
used for device that mixes or encodes; most common usage
General Brazilian
moto de cross
used for off-road motorcycle; popular in São Paulo and Minas Gerais
Rio de Janeiro
motinha
informal diminutive for scrambler motorcycle
Portugal
motocicleta de todo o terreno
more formal descriptor; rarely uses direct translation

Related Words

scramblescrambledscramblingencryptionmotocrosssignal processing

Related Idioms & Phrases

brain scrambler - something confusing or mind-bending
signal scrambler - jamming device
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