Skrappe

Skrappe is a term found in Scandinavian languages that refers primarily to discarded material, especially small pieces or fragments suitable for recycling. In Danish and Norwegian contexts, it is used to denote scrap or waste material such as metal shavings, cut-offs, or other remnants separated from a primary product. The word is commonly encountered in industrial, recycling, and construction settings, where skrappe pieces are stored for reclaiming or repurposing rather than thrown away.

The term derives from a root connected to scraping or cutting, with cognates across Germanic languages that describe removing material or producing shavings. This sense of collecting and reusing discarded items has shaped its modern usage in trade terms and everyday speech.

In addition to its material sense, skrappe appears as a surname or nickname in some Scandinavian communities. It may also be encountered in literature and media as a proper name or descriptor tied to regional dialects.

See also: scrap, scrap metal, skrot, recycling, waste management.