scrappy

adj

Etymology: Etymology tree English scrap Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English scrappy From scrap + -y.

1. Consisting of scraps; fragmentary; lacking unity or consistency.

   “That was a scrappy lecture.”

2. Having an aggressive spirit; inclined to fight or strive.

   “He's a scrappy dog and will charge at you if you taunt him.”

   “In those days PGS [Portsmouth Grammar School] was full of sadistic staff and scrappy boys called things like Smudger, Muzz and Titch.”

3. (Of a fight) characterised by lots of ungainly or wild punches, grabs, wrestling, etc.
4. (Of a sports match) characterised by awkward or clumsy play.