scurvy meaning and definition

SCURVY noun

Definition of scurvy (noun)

1. a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
   • synonyms: scorbutus

SCURVY adjective

Definition of scurvy (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