Scrappy (Adjective)
Meaning
Full of fighting spirit; "a scrappy admiral".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She was a scrappy little thing, refusing to back down from a challenge, no matter how tough.
- Despite losing his starters, the coach was proud of his team's scrappy performance in the tough playoff game.
- He's a bit of a scrappy underdog, but I think he's got what it takes to win the championship.
- With a reputation for being a scrappy entrepreneur, she's built her business from the ground up through sheer determination.
- The president praised the country's scrappy pioneer spirit, which he said had helped drive innovation and growth.