adjective
Definition: Describing something that is mean or contemptible, often causing disgust or scorn.
Example: His scurvy behavior made him unpopular among his peers.
noun
Definition: A health condition that occurs when a person does not get enough vitamin C, leading to symptoms like swollen gums, bleeding skin, and weakness.
Example: Sailors in the past often suffered from scurvy due to a lack of fresh fruits and vegetables on long voyages.