1. determined and willing to fight or argue; showing a fighting spirit despite being small or disadvantaged
Usage: informal
2. consisting of scraps or fragments; incomplete or disorganized

Examples

• The scrappy underdog team defeated the championship favorites.
• Despite his small size, the scrappy boxer never backed down from a fight.
• She’s known for her scrappy attitude in business negotiations.
• The documentary was based on scrappy footage from various sources.
• His scrappy notes from college were hard to follow.
• The scrappy neighborhood dog chased away much larger animals.
• The report was scrappy and needed better organization.