a scurvy trick
scurvy
/ˈskər-vē/
noun
a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes
adjective
arousing disgust or scorn : contemptible, despicable
contemptible despicable pitiable sorry scurvy mean arousing or deserving scorn. contemptible may imply any quality provoking scorn or a low standing in any scale of values. despicable may imply utter worthlessness and usually suggests arousing an attitude of moral indignation.
noun
a cruciferous herb (such as Cochlearia officinalis) formerly used in preventing or treating scurvy