Breadcrumb Home > Dictionary > Index S scurvy: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: scur•vy Pronunciation: (skûr'vē), [key] — n., adj., -vi•er, -vi•est. —n. a disease marked by swollen and bleeding gums, livid spots on the skin, prostration, etc., due to a diet lacking in vitamin C. —adj. contemptible; despicable; mean: a scurvy trick. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: scurvy (Thesaurus) S-curve scurvy grass TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: persiflage Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language