Spursy

(adj)

Meaning 1: To have bags of “potential” and some world class players, but not have the ability or psychological strength to ever achieve anything of value.

Meaning 2: To have victory/glory within your grasp, but then completely shit the bed.

Person (1)

“Did you know that Spurs have the best ground in europe and the best striker in the premier league, but just got knocked out of the europa league by a team who’s manager is currently in prison for embezzlement even though they had a two goal lead?”

Person (2)

“How Spursy”!

by Pablo-boi March 18, 2021

Scurvy Cur

What you call someone when they've double crossed you, or have marroned you on an island. Normally to be shouted in a coarse voice, mostly angry, at the leader of the offending group, or at the pasty looking kid who ratted you out.

"Avast ye, scurvy cur!"

by Eric Keeping December 17, 2005

l + plundered + no wenches + marooned + ye have scurvy

what pirates say after winning

Pirate 1: "Yarg, ye beat me in coconut ball!"
Pirate 2: "l + plundered + no wenches + marooned + ye have scurvy"

by DoubleDickDan February 10, 2022

Spurby

Another word for bamboo

My friend Rhianna made it

“When me and Jack were playing Minecraft we found some Spurby and fed it to some pandas”

by MYSTERIOUS[luno] November 11, 2021

Sturvy

Sturvy or Sturvey is a Cape Coloured definition of being stuck up or conceited.

Look at that girl, she doesn't even greet us - she's so sturvy!

by StitchedKitten July 1, 2011

scurvy dog

Term used by sea pirates for insubordinates.

Avast, ye scurvy dogs!

by LudwigVan November 11, 2003

scurvy knave

scurvy - despicable
knave - person who is deceitful

scurvy knave - despicable person who is deceitful

Yaar...all pirates and scurvy knaves be walkin the plank

by macbeasty February 4, 2010