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scurvy

Letters that make scurvy

s, c, r, u, v, y are letters that make 'scurvy'

Words within scurvy

RV, cur, SC, Sc, curvy, Ur, Cu are words within 'scurvy'

scurvy is a 6 letter word starting with s
scurvy is a 6 letter word ending with y

2 possible definitions for 'scurvy'

Scurvy as "a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C)"

Under this definition, scurvy is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

scorbutus has the same meaning as scurvy

scurvy as a type

'scurvy' can be a type of avitaminosis, hypovitaminosis.

Derivatives of scurvy

scorbutic is a derivative of scurvy.

Scurvy as "of the most contemptible kind"

Under this definition, scurvy is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

scummy, low, abject, miserable, low-down have the same meaning as 'scurvy'

Similar to scurvy

contemptible is similar to scurvy.

Example of scurvy used within this context

"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"