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scrappy

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adj/ˈskɹæpi/
  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

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