# scrappy

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈskɹæpi/ · frequency rank #26,957

## Definitions
1. Consisting of scraps; fragmentary; lacking unity or consistency.
2. Having an aggressive spirit; inclined to fight or strive.
3. (Of a fight) characterised by lots of ungainly or wild punches, grabs, wrestling, etc.
4. (Of a sports match) characterised by awkward or clumsy play.

## Etymology
From scrap + -y.

## Easily confused with
- **scraps** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/scrappy-vs-scraps)
- **snappy** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/scrappy-vs-snappy)
- **scrawny** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/scrappy-vs-scrawny)
- **scrap** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/scrap-vs-scrappy)
- **sappy** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/sappy-vs-scrappy)
- **scrape** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/scrape-vs-scrappy)
- **scraper** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/scraper-vs-scrappy)
- **scrapped** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/scrapped-vs-scrappy)

## Common misspellings (10)
`csrappy`, `scarppy`, `sccrappy`, `scrappyy`, `scrapy`, `scrapyp`, `scrpapy`, `scrrappy`, `srcappy`, `sscrappy`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/scrappy