scrapy

/ˈskræpi/

Definitions

1. verb

to move hastily or clumsily, especially in a way that is awkward or uncoordinated.

“The puppy scurried out of the house, and then scraiped across the floor.”

2. noun

a person who scraips or scraipses, often in a way that is awkward or uncoordinated.

“The clumsy person in the back is being a bit scrapy.”

3. adjective

awkward or clumsy in movement or action.

“The scrapy kid tripped over his own feet.”

Synonyms

  • scramble
  • scurry
  • tumble

Antonyms

  • coordinated
  • graceful