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scurvy - Dictionary definition and meaning for scurvy

SCURVY

(noun) a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
synonyms : scorbutus
(adj.) 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
He is filled with such abject laziness that he will not move a muscle even if his family dies of hunger. -added by geeta_inlas

Mnemonics for scurvy

(Tag: ) SCURVY is a deadly disease. So people suffering from this vitamin c deficiency are low in health.
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(Tag: ) Scurvy is a gums disease which is characterised by excess dental bleeding. If ur freind has excess bleeding as he doesnt brush teeth then u hate him i.e dispicable or contemptible.
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