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scrappy

1

[ skrap-ee ]

adjective

scrappier, scrappiest.
  1. made up of scraps scrap or of odds and ends; fragmentary; disconnected.


scrappy

2

[ skrap-ee ]

adjective

scrappier, scrappiest.
  1. 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.

  2. 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

/ ˈ²õ°ì°ùæ±èɪ /

adjective

  1. fragmentary; disjointed
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

scrappy

2

/ ˈ²õ°ì°ùæ±èɪ /

adjective

  1. informal.
    pugnacious
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ²õ³¦°ù²¹±è±è¾±±ô²â, adverb
  • ˈ²õ³¦°ù²¹±è±è¾±²Ô±ð²õ²õ, noun
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  • ²õ³¦°ù²¹±èp¾±Â·±ô²â adverb
  • ²õ³¦°ù²¹±èp¾±Â·²Ô±ð²õ²õ noun
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of scrappy1

First recorded in 1830–40; scrap 1 + -y 1

Origin of scrappy2

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95; scrap 2 + -y 1
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Example Sentences

Once a scrappy pickup band that played in a high school auditorium with awful acoustics, it is now a world-class ensemble with its own world-class concert hall.

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Or a scrappy politician 31 years her junior who is immersed in local issues and knows the inner workings of City Hall?

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The first part of this gripping story - the League Cup final - was decided by three scrappy goals, but Wednesday's outing at Joie Stadium was decided by two moments of quality from City substitute Vivianne Miedema.

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Gilroy says he was reminded of parallels with a precursor film, "Mildred Pierce," which features Joan Crawford as a scrappy, working-class mother whose sacrifices go unappreciated.

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The excitement and intensity the German promised will have to wait for another day after this scrappy 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over Albania.

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