scraps

[skræps]

scraps Definition

  • 1small pieces of food or other material that are left over after the rest has been used
  • 2a fight or argument

Using scraps: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "scraps" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She fed the scraps to the dog.

  • Example

    The cat fought with another cat over the scraps of food.

  • Example

    He picked up the scraps of paper and put them in the trash.

  • Example

    They had a few scraps over who would get the last slice of pizza.

scraps Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for scraps

  • bits
  • leftovers
  • remnants
  • pieces

Phrases with scraps

  • to give someone very little or not enough of something

    Example

    The boss threw her scraps and gave the best projects to someone else.

  • to take what is left after others have taken the best parts

    Example

    After the big sale, I went to pick up the scraps that were left.

  • to argue or compete for something that is not very valuable

    Example

    The two companies were fighting over scraps in the market.

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Summary: scraps in Brief

The term 'scraps' [skræps] refers to small leftover pieces of food or other materials. It can also refer to a fight or argument, as in 'They had a few scraps over who would get the last slice of pizza.' Phrases like 'throw someone scraps' and 'pick up the scraps' denote giving or taking very little or not enough of something.