Associations to the word «Scurvy»

SCURVY, noun. (disease) 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.

SCURVY, adjective. Covered or affected with scurf or scabs; scabby; scurfy; specifically, diseased with the scurvy.

SCURVY, adjective. Contemptible, despicable, low, disgustingly mean.

SCURVY GRASS, noun. Alternative form of scurvy-grass

SCURVY, noun. A condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C).

SCURVY, adjective. 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".