adj, slang ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Consisting of scraps; fragmentary; lacking unity or consistency.

   "That was a scrappy lecture."

2. 2
   Having an aggressive spirit; inclined to fight or strive. informal

   "He's a scrappy dog and will charge at you if you taunt him."

3. 3
   (Of a fight) characterised by lots of ungainly or wild punches, grabs, wrestling, etc. informal
4. 4
   (Of a sports match) characterised by awkward or clumsy play. informal

Adjective

1. 1
   full of fighting spirit wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

aggressivedisconnectedantagonisticargumentalargumentativearrested

Example

More examples

"Wow, you're really in a bad mood. Don't get scrappy."

Etymology

From scrap + -y.

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