- made up of scraps or of odds and ends; fragmentary; disconnected.
- inclined to fight, argue, or compete; aggressive: Badgers are such scrappy fighters that coyotes will team up with them out of fear of being eaten by them. Having to defend itself against a giant corporation gave the new company a reputation as a scrappy contender.
- having or showing spirit and determination, especially in spite of obstacles: This era formed dozens of legends—strong-willed, scrappy survivors whose faith in their cause was unshakable.
- fragmentary; disjointed
- pugnacious
