Definitions

1. noun

A disease caused by a lack of vitamin C in the diet, characterized by fatigue, malaise, and bleeding gums.

“The sailors on the long voyage developed scurvy due to their poor diet.”

2. noun

Something that is decaying or rotting, often due to lack of care or maintenance.

“The old house was in a state of scurvy neglect, with broken windows and overgrown gardens.”

3. adjective

Used to describe something that is in a state of decay or neglect.

“The scurvy conditions in the slum were a public health concern.”