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scrappy

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Adj — Determined and combative, especially despite being smaller or weaker than an opponent.

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How to use scrappy

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a scrappy performance a scrappy win scrappy underdog

Etymology

Formed from scrap (a fight, or a fragment) plus the adjective ending -y.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “scrappy” mean?

The word “scrappy” means determined and combative, especially despite being smaller or weaker than an opponent. In plain terms, either fiercely determined and fighting hard, or disorganized and made of unconnected bits.

How do you pronounce “scrappy”?

“Scrappy” is pronounced SKRA-pee (/ˈskɹæpi/ in IPA).

How do you use “scrappy” in a sentence?

Here is “scrappy” used in a sentence: “The underdog team played a scrappy, hard-fought match.”

What part of speech is “scrappy”?

“Scrappy” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “scrappy” have?

“Scrappy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: determined and combative, especially despite being smaller or weaker than an opponent.

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