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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/ ˈæɪ /
adjective
- fragmentary; disjointed
scrappy
2/ ˈæɪ /
adjective
- informal.pugnacious
Derived Forms
- ˈ辱, adverb
- ˈ辱Ա, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- p· adverb
- p·Ա noun
51Թ History and Origins
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.
Or a scrappy politician 31 years her junior who is immersed in local issues and knows the inner workings of City Hall?
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.
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.
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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