scrappy /ˈskɹæpi/ adjective4 •(informal) Having an aggressive spirit; inclined to fight or strive.He's a scrappy dog and will charge at you if you taunt him. •Consisting of scraps; fragmentary; lacking unity or consistency.That was a scrappy lecture. •(informal) (Of a fight) characterised by lots of ungainly or wild punches, grabs, wrestling, etc. •(informal) (Of a sports match) characterised by awkward or clumsy play. formsscrappier · scrappiest