Meanings
- uncountableThe state or quality of being scrappy
Still, Mr. Pylypchuk has fashioned an intricate crazy quilt from little more than old socks and flannels, picking through the ruins of a troubled American city while paying tribute to the scrappiness of its residents.
2007 September 21, The New York Times, “Art in Review”, in New York Times1 more example
The decisive moment was entirely in keeping with a game that was thrilling in its scrappiness, a mess of a goal to settle a mess of a game. In fairness, it began with the first bit of subtlety Tottenham had shown around the box from Richarlison, who had not until that moment seemed likely to offer the moment of inspiration.
2025 May 21, Jonathan Wilson, “Spurs prevail with Mourinho blueprint and ultra pragmatism in baffling final”, in The Guardian
Synonyms & antonyms
nounThe quality or state of being tenacious, energetic, spunky.
Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Origin
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