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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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