Scrappy
adjective
Someone who is determined and hard working, often overcoming difficulties.
Despite her scrappy attitude, she was able to secure a scholarship at a top university.
Often appears as...
- scrappy fighter
- scrappy player
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Approving
adjective
Something that is made up of different parts thrown together without order.
My guest book was pretty scrappy, with various contributions from visitors over all these years.
Often appears as...
- scrappy notes
- scrappy quilt
adjective
Someone who loves to fight or argue.
He was a scrappy kid, always getting into fights at school.
Often appears as...
- scrappy kid
- scrappy behavior
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Disapproving
adjective
Someone who is determined and hard working, often overcoming difficulties.
Despite her scrappy attitude, she was able to secure a scholarship at a top university.
Often appears as...
- scrappy fighter
- scrappy player
Usage tips
Approving
adjective
Something that is made up of different parts thrown together without order.
My guest book was pretty scrappy, with various contributions from visitors over all these years.
Often appears as...
- scrappy notes
- scrappy quilt
adjective
Someone who loves to fight or argue.
He was a scrappy kid, always getting into fights at school.
Often appears as...
- scrappy kid
- scrappy behavior
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Tone
Used to describe someone admired for their persistence and energy in striving for goals.
Her scrappy work ethic led her to excel in her career.
Pro Tip 2/3Underdog Association
Often associated with an underdog succeeding due to perseverance.
The team was scrappy, winning the championship against the odds.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Negative
Even though it sounds tough, it is generally considered a compliment.
She grew up scrappy, and it made her an incredible leader.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Tone
Used to describe someone admired for their persistence and energy in striving for goals.
Her scrappy work ethic led her to excel in her career.
Pro Tip 2/3Underdog Association
Often associated with an underdog succeeding due to perseverance.
The team was scrappy, winning the championship against the odds.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Negative
Even though it sounds tough, it is generally considered a compliment.
She grew up scrappy, and it made her an incredible leader.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Tone
Used to describe someone admired for their persistence and energy in striving for goals.
Her scrappy work ethic led her to excel in her career.
Pro Tip 2/3Underdog Association
Often associated with an underdog succeeding due to perseverance.
The team was scrappy, winning the championship against the odds.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Negative
Even though it sounds tough, it is generally considered a compliment.
She grew up scrappy, and it made her an incredible leader.
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MTV News Rocks the Vote...
expected to act my age the message isn't really getting through abstinence well I'm a little concerned about thirteen year old pregnancies maybe others are well I'm very much concerned man finish boy it was full of really scrappy people and people who had to really foster
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Nature is the...
normal we all had scrappy to wake us up in the morning most of us however have mornings that are a bit more like this we're out of five of us live in cities at least in the developed world and we love cities they give us jobs they lower
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Part Ape, Part Human:...
they start getting really scrappy after that and I was probably holding one and I was stunned because what are the odds that the jaw and a clavicle in these upper limb elements I could see sticking out were not one individual I actually
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Mongooses vs. Giant...
even though these birds are five feet tall and have wingspans of eight and a half feet the mongooses are barely pushing two feet hail included how long can these scrappy little fighters hold off the largest storks in the world
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Why gun violence can't...
it's almost surreal to watch. We're still outfunded, yes, by the corporate gun lobby, and ultimately that needs to change. But you know what? We're smarter and we're scrappier, and we have the truth on our side.
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4 larger-than-life...
a hyperbolically self-important princess who deep down was scrappy and daring. Now, in her 41 years on TV, perhaps Erica's most famous scene is her alone in the woods suddenly face to face with a grizzly bear.
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Stories of Photographing...
she was constantly scribbling handwritten notes on a scrappy piece of paper. Eventually, the judge said to her, "I want you to stand up and make your closing statement before I sentence you."
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Stork vs. Mongoose PIPE...
and a half feet the mongooses are barely pushing two feet tail included how long and these scrappy little fighters told off the largest storks in the world
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Safari Live - Day 154 PIPE...
thinks it's got character those driving you are correct though I mean in in all fairness I must admit that it's a scrappy looking hat and it
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Stork vs. Mongoose PIPE...
pushing 2 feet tail included how long can these scrappy little fighters hold off the largest storks in the world
Video examples
MTV News Rocks the Vote...
expected to act my age the message isn't really getting through abstinence well I'm a little concerned about thirteen year old pregnancies maybe others are well I'm very much concerned man finish boy it was full of really scrappy people and people who had to really foster
Video examples
Nature is the...
normal we all had scrappy to wake us up in the morning most of us however have mornings that are a bit more like this we're out of five of us live in cities at least in the developed world and we love cities they give us jobs they lower
Video examples
Part Ape, Part Human:...
they start getting really scrappy after that and I was probably holding one and I was stunned because what are the odds that the jaw and a clavicle in these upper limb elements I could see sticking out were not one individual I actually
Video examples
Mongooses vs. Giant...
even though these birds are five feet tall and have wingspans of eight and a half feet the mongooses are barely pushing two feet hail included how long can these scrappy little fighters hold off the largest storks in the world
Video examples
Why gun violence can't...
it's almost surreal to watch. We're still outfunded, yes, by the corporate gun lobby, and ultimately that needs to change. But you know what? We're smarter and we're scrappier, and we have the truth on our side.
Video examples
4 larger-than-life...
a hyperbolically self-important princess who deep down was scrappy and daring. Now, in her 41 years on TV, perhaps Erica's most famous scene is her alone in the woods suddenly face to face with a grizzly bear.
Video examples
Stories of Photographing...
she was constantly scribbling handwritten notes on a scrappy piece of paper. Eventually, the judge said to her, "I want you to stand up and make your closing statement before I sentence you."
Video examples
Stork vs. Mongoose PIPE...
and a half feet the mongooses are barely pushing two feet tail included how long and these scrappy little fighters told off the largest storks in the world
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 154 PIPE...
thinks it's got character those driving you are correct though I mean in in all fairness I must admit that it's a scrappy looking hat and it
Video examples
Stork vs. Mongoose PIPE...
pushing 2 feet tail included how long can these scrappy little fighters hold off the largest storks in the world
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Chris Sacca
American Businessman
Shark Tank' has been a sincere joy. As our traditional venture-backed companies get bigger, the investing side tends to get more political and complicated. 'Shark Tank' takes me back to my early days working with ambitious founders in their earliest and scrappiest days. The show reminds me of what I deeply love about this business.
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Clay Clark
American Businessman
Because most startups are lean and scrappy organizations consisting of a limited number of people and supported by an even smaller number of resources, startups cannot afford to have any slackers on board. When you fail, you cause an 'epic failure,' and when you win, everyone in the company knows about it.
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Krysten Ritter
American Actress
To be honest, I didn't love the high-fashion world because models aren't always treated that well. I was a scrappy kid from a farm, and that world felt a little snobby. But I was grateful for it, and my photo shoots now are really fast because I know my poses.
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Markus Persson
Swedish Businessman
I have the ability to get code done, but I'm impatient, and it's scrappy as a result. Maybe that helped me with 'Minecraft,' as it came quickly. But, well, at some point, I'd like to actually become a good programmer.
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Katherine Waterston
British Actress
I have been a scrappy actor for 10-plus years, and when you're playing supporting roles, your relationship with the costume designer is very different.
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Michael J. Fox
Canadian Actor
I don't look at life as a battle or as a fight. I don't think I'm scrappy. I'm accepting.
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Katie Couric
American Journalist
He was always sort of a scrappy little kid wasn't he? A bit of a fighter?
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Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
Brazilian Politician
You're going to be hearing a lot about one scrappy president.
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Karen Handel
American Politician
Some people call me scrappy - and that's because I am.
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Ashley Wagner
American Athlete
I'm scrappy.
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Chris Sacca
American Businessman
Shark Tank' has been a sincere joy. As our traditional venture-backed companies get bigger, the investing side tends to get more political and complicated. 'Shark Tank' takes me back to my early days working with ambitious founders in their earliest and scrappiest days. The show reminds me of what I deeply love about this business.
Quote examples
Clay Clark
American Businessman
Because most startups are lean and scrappy organizations consisting of a limited number of people and supported by an even smaller number of resources, startups cannot afford to have any slackers on board. When you fail, you cause an 'epic failure,' and when you win, everyone in the company knows about it.
Quote examples
Krysten Ritter
American Actress
To be honest, I didn't love the high-fashion world because models aren't always treated that well. I was a scrappy kid from a farm, and that world felt a little snobby. But I was grateful for it, and my photo shoots now are really fast because I know my poses.
Quote examples
Markus Persson
Swedish Businessman
I have the ability to get code done, but I'm impatient, and it's scrappy as a result. Maybe that helped me with 'Minecraft,' as it came quickly. But, well, at some point, I'd like to actually become a good programmer.
Quote examples
Katherine Waterston
British Actress
I have been a scrappy actor for 10-plus years, and when you're playing supporting roles, your relationship with the costume designer is very different.
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Michael J. Fox
Canadian Actor
I don't look at life as a battle or as a fight. I don't think I'm scrappy. I'm accepting.
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Katie Couric
American Journalist
He was always sort of a scrappy little kid wasn't he? A bit of a fighter?
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Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
Brazilian Politician
You're going to be hearing a lot about one scrappy president.
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Karen Handel
American Politician
Some people call me scrappy - and that's because I am.
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Ashley Wagner
American Athlete
I'm scrappy.
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