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In some senses, scrappy is marked as informal. Watch for register when choosing this word.
scrappy
/ˈskɹæpi/
adj 4
Collocations
4ADJ.
sadistic, small
VERB + SCRAPPY
don't, get, staff
SCRAPPY + NOUN
boys, dog, things
ADV.
once
Definitions
adj
1
Consisting of scraps; fragmentary; lacking unity or consistency.
That was a scrappy lecture.
2
Having an aggressive spirit; inclined to fight or strive.
He's a scrappy dog and will charge at you if you taunt him.
In those days PGS [Portsmouth Grammar School] was full of sadistic staff and scrappy boys called things like Smudger, Muzz and Titch.
3
(Of a fight) characterised by lots of ungainly or wild punches, grabs, wrestling, etc.
4
(Of a sports match) characterised by awkward or clumsy play.
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That was a scrappy lecture.
Wiktionary02
He's a scrappy dog and will charge at you if you taunt him.
Wiktionary03
In those days PGS [Portsmouth Grammar School] was full of sadistic staff and scrappy boys called things like Smudger, Muzz and Titch.
Wiktionary04
Wow, you're really in a bad mood. Don't get scrappy.
Tatoeba · #270099405
Google was once small and scrappy.
Tatoeba · #11496570Usage Notes
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