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Meaning ofscurvyin English

scurvy

us//ˈskɝvi//uk//ˈskɜːvi//

Comparative Adjectivescurvier
Superlative Adjectivescurviest

Definitions

Noun
1. a disease caused by vitamin C deficiency
  Scurvy is a disease that can be prevented with a healthy diet.
2. a disease from vitamin C deficiency (causing skin spots, bleeding)
  The doctor diagnosed the patient with scurvy due to severe vitamin C deficiency.
3. a condition with skin and gum symptoms
  The patient's scurvy caused his gums to bleed easily.
4. a contemptible person
  The villagers despised the scurvy landlord who raised their rents excessively.
Adjective
1. despicable; mean and contemptible
  The scurvy landlord raised the rent without any justification.
2. despicable or contemptible; vile
  The scurvy dog cheated on his wife and abandoned his family.