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scrappy
1[skrap-ee]
scrappy
2[skrap-ee]
adjective
inclined to fight, argue, or compete; aggressive: Having to defend itself against a giant corporation gave the new company a reputation as a scrappy contender.
Badgers are such scrappy fighters that coyotes will team up with them out of fear of being eaten by them.
Having to defend itself against a giant corporation gave the new company a reputation as a scrappy contender.
having or showing spirit and determination, especially in spite of obstacles.
This era formed dozens of legends—strong-willed, scrappy survivors whose faith in their cause was unshakable.
scrappy
1/ ˈskræpɪ /
adjective
fragmentary; disjointed
scrappy
2/ ˈskræpɪ /
adjective
informal, pugnacious
Other Word Forms
- scrappily adverb
- scrappiness noun
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
Lavelle swept in an emphatic finish 10 minutes from time to settle a scrappy championship game at PayPal Park in San Jose.
By the time Hamilton met them, Angelica was already married to an entrepreneurial Englishman of dubious character; the younger, less-flamboyant Eliza quickly formed a passionate bond with the scrappy, brilliant future U.S.
“Sisu: Road to Revenge” declares its intention in the title — it’s a scrappy, indie translation of “Mad Max: Fury Road.”
“We have a tremendous amount of opportunity to be more efficient, to be scrappier,” Schulman said last month in a call discussing the company’s third-quarter results.
Juve sit fifth on 19 points after a scrappy but engaging derby at their Allianz Stadium in which both teams had chances to win.
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