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scurvy

adjective noun

Of the most contemptible kind

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Word length
6
Starts with
S
Ends with
Y
Contains
CU
Scrabble score
14

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adjective

  1. Of the most contemptible kind

    “Abject cowardice”

noun

  1. A condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C)

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Abject cowardice
A low stunt to pull
A low-down sneak
His miserable treatment of his family
You miserable skunk!

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