1. (

• scurvy ,
• scorbutus

) a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) ;

1. (

• abject ,
• low ,
• low-down ,
• miserable ,
• scummy ,
• scurvy

) 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" ;