scrappy

• Décrit quelqu'un ou quelque chose de déterminé, agressif et prêt à se battre ou à rivaliser, souvent malgré une petite taille ou une position désavantagée.

Describes someone or something that is determined, aggressive, and willing to fight or compete, often despite being small or at a disadvantage.

1. Full of fighting spiritB2informal

   Having a determined, aggressive, or tenacious attitude, especially in a competitive situation.

   combatif, accrocheur

   • The scrappy underdog team won the championship.
   • She is a scrappy negotiator who never gives up.
   • His scrappy attitude helped him overcome many obstacles.

   Synonymescombativefeistygrittymettlesomepluckypugnaciousspunkytenacious

   Antonymesapatheticcowardlyfeeblepassivespinelesstimidweak

2. Untidy or incompleteB2informal

   Made of leftover pieces or appearing disorganized and messy.

   Bricolé, décousu

   • The report was a bit scrappy and lacked clear structure.
   • He built a scrappy shelter from old boards.
   • The meal was scrappy, using whatever was left in the fridge.

   Synonymesdisjointedfragmentarymakeshiftpatchypiecemealraggedramshacklerough

   Antonymesneatorderlyorganizedtidy