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scrappy

adj
/ˈskɹæpi/

Etymology

From scrap + -y.

  1. derived from *skreb-✻
  2. derived from *skrapōną✻
  3. derived from skrap
  4. derived from scrappe
  5. suffixed as scrappy — “scrap + y”

Definitions

  1. Consisting of scraps

    Consisting of scraps; fragmentary; lacking unity or consistency.

    • That was a scrappy lecture.

  2. Having an aggressive spirit

    Having an aggressive spirit; inclined to fight or strive.

    • He's a scrappy dog and will charge at you if you taunt him.
    • In those days PGS [Portsmouth Grammar School] was full of sadistic staff and scrappy boys called things like Smudger, Muzz and Titch.

  3. (Of a fight) characterised by lots of ungainly or wild punches, grabs, wrestling, etc.

  4. ›+ 1 more definition

    1. (Of a sports match) characterised by awkward or clumsy play.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA