scurvy meaning

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scurvy (adjective): of the most contemptible kind.

scurvy has 2 meanings in this dictionary, as adjective and noun.

scurvy as an adjective

  1. of the most contemptible kind
    • abject cowardice
    • a low stunt to pull
    • a low-down sneak
    • his miserable treatment of his family
    • You miserable skunk!
    • a scummy rabble
    • a scurvy trick

    Synonyms: abject, low, low-down, miserable, scummy

    Similar: contemptible

scurvy as a noun

  1. a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C)

    Synonyms: scorbutus

    Type of: avitaminosis

    Related forms: scorbutic

Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SC · words ending in VY · 6-letter words

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