scrapper

¹

[ skrap-er ]

noun

1. a person who removes or does away with scraps. scrap.

scrapper

²

[ skrap-er ]

noun

, Informal.

1. a fighter or aggressive competitor, especially one always ready or eager for a fight, argument, or contest:

   the best lightweight scrapper in boxing; a rugged political scrapper.

Word History and Origins

Origin of scrapper¹

First recorded in 1640–50; scrap ¹ + -er ¹

Origin of scrapper²

First recorded in 1870–75; scrap ² + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Harris came across as a tough scrapper who could think on her feet and conceivably handle the rigors of the Oval Office.

From Los Angeles Times

Sean Dyche is a scrapper and his Everton side are enjoying a strong end to the season.

From BBC

McCrimmon’s Fanny, by contrast, has the hectic air of a jobbing performer, a scrapper more than a sure thing, one who learned to talk as fast as humanly possible before the door slams in her face.

From Los Angeles Times

“Odie is a scrapper,” mission director Tim Crain said late Thursday via X, formerly Twitter.

From Seattle Times

Outstanding British film “All of Us Strangers” “How to Have Sex” “Napoleon” “The Old Oak” “Poor Things” “Rye Lane” “Saltburn” “Scrapper” “Wonka” “The Zone of Interest”

From Los Angeles Times

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