 scurvy |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] of the most contemptible kind | |
| Synonyms: | low abject low-down miserable scummy | |
| Examples: | "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" |
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| Related terms: | contemptible | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (medicine) a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) | |
| Synonyms: | scorbutus | |
| Related terms: | avitaminosis | |
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scurvily scurfy scarify Scriver scrubby Scriven scruffy Scrivner Scrivens scrappy Schriver Schryver scrub scarf scurf scrip scarp scrap scrubber scrivener scrivened scruff Scarpa scribe scrape scraps scrubs script scrabbly scarab |
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