Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Scrappy character or condition; fragmentariness; disconnectedness.
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- noun The state or quality of being
scrappy
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun the trait of being scrappy and pugnacious
Etymologies
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Examples
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I would submit that it is scrappiness, which is actually kind of admirable.
Unconventional Thoughts on the Democratic Primary - Real Clear Politics – TIME.com
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I have no doubt that Pedroia received votes due to his "scrappiness" and size.
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Although more for his story, not his "scrappiness," I think Cardinals fans may overvalue him.
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I have no doubt that Pedroia received votes due to his "scrappiness" and size.
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Although more for his story, not his "scrappiness," I think Cardinals fans may overvalue him.
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I will miss her scrappiness, her designs -- not so much.
Holly Cara Price: Rubbernecking Recap: Project Runway, Episode 4, "All About Nina"
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I will miss her scrappiness, her designs -- not so much.
Holly Cara Price: Rubbernecking Recap: Project Runway, Episode 4, "All About Nina"
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I will miss her scrappiness, her designs -- not so much.
Holly Cara Price: Rubbernecking Recap: Project Runway, Episode 4, "All About Nina"
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Sometimes success requires scrappiness and, well, a white lie or two.
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The most delightful performer is perhaps Nelson, whose baseball-cap-sporting Mister careens from streetwise scrappiness to sagacious calm.
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