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View usage for: (skræpi) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]If you describe something as scrappy, you disapprove of it because it seems to be badly planned or untidy. [disapproval] ...a scrappy affair. The final chapter is no more than a scrappy addition. Synonyms: incomplete, sketchy, piecemeal, disjointed More Synonyms of scrappy scrappy in British English 1 (ˈskræpɪ) adjectiveWord forms: -pier or -piestfragmentary; disjointed Derived forms scrappily (ˈscrappily) adverb scrappiness (ˈscrappiness) noun scrappy in British English 2 (ˈskræpɪ) adjectiveWord forms: -pier or -piest pugnacious in British English 2 (pʌɡˈneɪʃəs) adjectivereadily disposed to fight; belligerent scrappy in American English 1 (ˈskræpi) adjectiveWord forms: ˈscrappier or ˈscrappiest1. made of scraps; consisting of odds and ends 2. disconnected; disjointed scrappy memories Derived forms scrappily (ˈscrappily) adverb scrappiness (ˈscrappiness) noun Word origin < scrap 1 + -y 2scrappy in American English 2 (ˈskræpi) adjectiveWord forms: ˈscrappier or ˈscrappiest Informal fond of fighting, arguing, etc.; aggressive Derived forms scrappily (ˈscrappily) adverb scrappiness (ˈscrappiness) noun Word origin < scrap 2 + -y 2Examples of 'scrappy' in a sentencescrappy Definition badly organized or done a scrappy affair Synonyms disjointed thrown together Additional synonymsDefinition lacking unity It was bitty and absolutely meaningless. Synonyms disjointed, confused, fragmented, rambling, incomplete, jumbled, patchy, disconnected, sketchy, unconnected, incoherent, scrappy, fragmentary, fitfulDefinition made up of small or unconnected pieces The extant volume is fragmentary. Synonyms incomplete, broken, scattered, partial, disconnected, discrete, sketchy, piecemeal, incoherent, scrappy, disjointed, bitty, unsystematicDefinition done only as a matter of routine She gave the list only a perfunctory glance. Synonyms offhand, routine, wooden, automatic, stereotyped, mechanical, indifferent, careless, superficial, negligent, sketchy, unconcerned, cursory, unthinking, slovenly, heedless, slipshod, inattentive- scrape something together
- scrape through
- scrapheap
- scrappy
- scratch
- scratch about or round
- scratch something out
Additional synonymsDefinition fragmentary or unsystematic piecemeal changes to the constitution Synonyms unsystematic, interrupted, partial, patchy, intermittent, spotty, fragmentaryDefinition giving only a rough or incomplete description Details of what actually happened are still sketchy. Synonyms incomplete, rough, vague, slight, outline, inadequate, crude, superficial, unfinished, skimpy, scrappy, cursory, perfunctory, cobbled together, bitty |