Scrapper
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Scrapper is a noun meaning A person who disposes of scraps, such as one who collects scrap metal to sell to a scrap dealer.
Meaning
A person who disposes of scraps, such as one who collects scrap metal to sell to a scrap dealer.
More Meanings
- A person who fights doggedly, who exhibits indomitable will.
Example Sentences
He's a real scrapper, even against impossible odds, he always keeps fighting.
After the uncle died they sold off most of his rustbuckets to a scrapper and kept one to fix up.
"An old scrapper don't find many openings. Chucker-out at a pub with free drinks. Nothing doing there."
Word Forms
- scrappers
Synonyms for scrapper
Depending on context, synonyms include belligerent, combatant, fighter, battler.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fighter, combatant, battler, belligerent, scrapman, scrapmonger.
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