SCRAPPY

scrappy

(adjective) full of fighting spirit; “a scrappy admiral”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

scrappy (comparative scrappier, superlative scrappiest)

Consisting of scraps; fragmentary; lacking unity or consistency.

(informal) Having an aggressive spirit; inclined to fight or strive.

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

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

Synonyms

• (fragmentary): disconnected

• (aggressive): feisty; pugnacious

Source: Wiktionary


Scrap"py, a.

Definition: Consisting of scraps; fragmentary; lacking unity or consistency; as, a scrappy lecture. A dreadfully scrappy dinner. Thackeray.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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