scrappy
adjective
made up of scraps or of odds and ends; fragmentary; disconnected.
scrappiness
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a word derived from
scrappy.
Example Sentences
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The industry is known for its scrappiness, but the key to international growth is better production equipment, said director Umar Abdulmalik.
From Barron's ● Jan. 9, 2026
And McClendon has added scrappiness off the bench.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 22, 2023
Darrah’s production is a mixture of scrappiness and chic, and emphasizes the otherworldliness of Soper’s conception.
From New York Times ● Feb. 20, 2023
That said, if the nostalgia or scrappiness of radiator cooking still appeals, there are a few options.
From Salon ● Dec. 14, 2022
Still, one movement leads naturally into the next, and scrappiness is avoided, and the music is of a high quality and full of vitality.
From Purcell by John F. Runciman
