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scrappiest

scrappiest is the superlative form of scrappy.

Meaning of scrappy

Adjective

scrappy (comparative scrappier, superlative scrappiest)

  1. Consisting of scraps; fragmentary; lacking unity or consistency.
    • That was a scrappy lecture.
    Synonyms:
    disconnected
  2. (informal) Having an aggressive spirit; inclined to fight or strive.
    • He's a scrappy dog and will charge at you if you taunt him.
    Synonyms:
    feisty, pugnacious
  3. (informal) (Of a fight) characterised by lots of ungainly or wild punches, grabs, wrestling, etc.
  4. (informal) (Of a sports match) characterised by awkward or clumsy play.

Questions about scrappiest

What is scrappiest the superlative form of?
Scrappiest is the superlative form of scrappy.

Words near scrappiest in the dictionary

  1. scrapper
  2. scrappers
  3. scrappie
  4. scrappier
  5. scrappies
  6. scrappiest
  7. scrappily
  8. scrappiness
  9. scrapping
  10. scrappings
  11. scrapple

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