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Scrappy

//ˈskɹæpi// adj, slang

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

Etymology

From scrap + -y.

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