Scrappy

Pronunciation: /ˈskræpi/

Definitions of scrappy

adjective having a fighting spirit; determined or resourceful

Example Sentences

A1 The scrappy little kitten played with a ball of yarn.

A2 She did a scrappy job of wrapping the gift, but it was still appreciated.

B1 The scrappy team managed to win the game despite being the underdogs.

B2 The artist's scrappy style of painting gave the piece a unique and interesting look.

C1 Although the project started off in a scrappy manner, it eventually turned into a successful venture.

C2 The scrappy entrepreneur overcame numerous obstacles to build a thriving business.

Examples of scrappy in a Sentence

formal The scrappy young entrepreneur managed to build a successful business from scratch.

informal I admire her scrappy attitude towards overcoming challenges.

slang That scrappy little dog may be small, but he's got a lot of fight in him.

figurative Despite facing setbacks, she remained scrappy and never gave up on her dreams.

Grammatical Forms of scrappy

• past tense: scrappied
• plural: scrappies
• comparative: scrappier
• superlative: scrappiest
• present tense: scrappies
• future tense: will scrappy
• perfect tense: have scrappied
• continuous tense: is scrappying
• singular: scrappy
• positive degree: scrappy
• infinitive: to scrappy
• gerund: scrapping
• participle: scrapping

Origin and Evolution of scrappy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'scrappy' originated from the Middle English word 'scrapien' which means to scrape or scratch.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'scrappy' evolved from its literal meaning of scraping or scratching to its current usage meaning determined, resourceful, or tenacious.