Associations to the word «Scurvily»

Wiktionary

SCURVILY, adverb. In a scurvy manner; contemptibly; despicably; in a low, disgusting and mean way.

Dictionary definition

SCURVILY, adverb. In a despicable, ignoble manner; "this new leader meanly threatens the deepest values of our society".

Wise words

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