adjective
- most contemptible, despicable, or mean in character or behavior
Usage: superlative form of scurvy; informal
Examples
- He was the scurviest pirate on the seven seas.
- That was the scurviest trick I’ve ever seen anyone pull.
- The scurviest member of the gang was finally caught.
- She called him the scurviest dog in the whole town.
- Even among thieves, he had the scurviest reputation.
- The scurviest behavior often comes from those with the most to hide.