scrappy
UK/'skræpi/US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Consisting of disconnected fragments; having a determined, aggressive fighting spirit
杂乱拼凑的，不连贯的；好斗的，斗志旺盛的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedscrapstem
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ycharacterized by
=scrappy
Common Collocations
- 1.scrappy fighter斗志旺盛的斗士
- 2.scrappy team拼劲十足的队伍
- 3.[scrappy performance]零散的表现
- 4.scrappy underdog不服输的弱者
Example Sentences
- 1.
The scrappy underdog team fought hard and nearly upset the champions.
- 2.
His essay felt scrappy and disjointed, lacking a clear central argument.
- 3.
She was a scrappy kid who never backed down from a challenge.