Difference between Low-down and Scurvy

What is the difference between Low-down and Scurvy?

Low-down as an adjective is of no value. while Scurvy as an adjective is contemptible, despicable, low, disgustingly mean.

Low-down

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Of no value.

Scurvy

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Contemptible, despicable, low, disgustingly mean.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A disease caused by insufficient intake of vitamin C leading to the formation of livid spots on the skin, spongy gums, loosening of the teeth and bleeding into the skin and from almost all mucous membranes.

We hope you now know whether to use Low-down or Scurvy in your sentence.

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