scrappy
/ˈskɹæpi/ adjective C1- Consisting of scraps; fragmentary; lacking unity or consistency. · That was a scrappy lecture.
- Having an aggressive spirit; inclined to fight or strive. · He's a scrappy dog and will charge at you if you taunt him.
- (Of a fight) characterised by lots of ungainly or wild punches, grabs, wrestling, etc.
- (Of a sports match) characterised by awkward or clumsy play.
Comparative scrappier · Superlative scrappiest
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