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    scrap

    scrap - Dictionary definition and meaning for word scrap

    Definition
    (noun) a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
    Synonyms : bit , chip , flake , fleck
    Example Sentence
    • a bit of rock caught him in the eye
    Definition
    (noun) worthless material that is to be disposed of
    Synonyms : rubbish , trash
    Definition
    (noun) a small piece of something that is left over after the rest has been used
    Example Sentence
    • she jotted it on a scrap of paper
    • there was not a scrap left
    Definition
    (noun) the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
    Synonyms : combat , fight , fighting
    Example Sentence
    • a fight broke out at the hockey game
    • there was fighting in the streets
    • the unhappy couple got into a terrible scrap
    Definition
    (verb) dispose of (something useless or old)
    Synonyms : junk , trash
    Example Sentence
    • trash these old chairs
    • junk an old car
    • scrap your old computer
    Definition
    (verb) have a disagreement over something
    Synonyms : altercate , argufy , dispute , quarrel
    Example Sentence
    • We quarreled over the question as to who discovered America
    • These two fellows are always scrapping over something
    Definition
    (verb) make into scrap or refuse
    Example Sentence
    • scrap the old airplane and sell the parts
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for scrap

As "SCRAPPY" means "QUARRELSOME", so "SCRAP" means " QUARREL" OR "FIGHT"

SCRAP or SCRAG - a fragment left after use, eating etc.

rap likes the fastfood art, "sc"=as, sometimes fastfood would be regarded as junk food. need to be rejected


Word used in video below:
text: of scrap metal
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