Scurvy has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Adjective
Noun
1
a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
2
A disease caused by insufficient intake of vitamin C leading to the formation of livid spots on the skin, spongy gums, loosening of the teeth and bleeding into the skin and from almost all mucous membranes.
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"
2
Covered or affected with scurf or scabs; scabby; scurfy; specifically, diseased with the scurvy.
Example Sentences
"abject cowardice"
adjective
"a low stunt to pull"
adjective
"a low-down sneak"
adjective
"his miserable treatment of his family"
adjective
"You miserable skunk!"
adjective
"a scummy rabble"
adjective
"a scurvy trick"
adjective
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