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scrappy
1[ skrap-ee ]
scrappy
2[ skrap-ee ]
adjective
, scrap·pi·er, scrap·pi·est.
- 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
- informal.pugnacious
scrappy
2/ ˈskræpɪ /
adjective
- fragmentary; disjointed
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Derived Forms
- ˈscrappily, adverb
- ˈscrappiness, noun
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Other Words From
- scrappi·ly adverb
- scrappi·ness noun
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