scum

1 of 2

noun

ˈskəm

: extraneous matter or impurities risen to or formed on the surface of a liquid often as a foul filmy covering compare pond scum sense 2

: the scoria of metals in a molten state : dross

: a slimy film on a solid or gelatinous object

: refuse

: a low, vile, or worthless person or group of people

scummy

ˈskə-mē

adjective

Synonyms

Noun

proletariat
rabble
rabblement
ragtag and bobtail
riffraff
rout
tag, rag, and bobtail
tagrag and bobtail
trash
unwashed

See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Noun Boil the chicken and use a spoon to remove any scum that floats to the surface. claimed that only scum lived in that part of town

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The Oregon Health Authority recommends that people keep an eye out for visible signs of bloom in other areas of the river and stay out of the water in locations with visible scum.

oregonlive, 27 Aug. 2022 Maybe there’s a ring of residue in the tub, signs of mold or mildew on the tile or grout, pinkish scum on the shower curtain or slimy stuff on the rubber bathmat.

Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2021 Rinse to wash away germs, mold, water spots, and soap scum.

Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2022 This little toughie in Scotch-Brite’s classic wavy shape was comfortable to hold and cleaned everything from grimy cookware to bathroom soap scum with ease and without scratching.

Jodhaira Rodriguez, Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2022 Warm water, sunlight and nutrients can cause blue-green algae to reproduce quickly, or bloom, causing clear water to turn into thick, green scum.

Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2022 Bits of litter floated atop scum on a pond where people used to kayak and fish.

New York Times, 28 May 2022 There, solids gradually settle out and form a layer of sludge on the bottom, and grease floats to the top, forming a scum layer.

Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 15 Aug. 2022 He’s been swung at in Cabot, Arkansas; arrested in Dimmitt, Texas; called scum in more than forty states.

Tad Friend, The New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2022

Verb

Lieberman is the scummiest scumbag who ever scummed.

Jim Newell, Slate Magazine, 18 May 2017 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Middle Dutch schum; akin to Old High German scūm foam

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1661, in the meaning defined above

单词	scummy
释义	scum 1 of 2 noun ˈskəm 1 a : extraneous matter or impurities risen to or formed on the surface of a liquid often as a foul filmy covering compare pond scum sense 2 b : the scoria of metals in a molten state : dross c : a slimy film on a solid or gelatinous object 2 a : refuse b : a low, vile, or worthless person or group of people scummy ˈskə-mē adjective scum 2 of 2 verb scummed; scumming intransitive verb : to become covered with or as if with scum Synonyms Noun proletariat rabble rabblement ragtag and bobtail riffraff rout tag, rag, and bobtail tagrag and bobtail trash unwashed See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun Boil the chicken and use a spoon to remove any scum that floats to the surface. claimed that only scum lived in that part of town Recent Examples on the Web Noun The Oregon Health Authority recommends that people keep an eye out for visible signs of bloom in other areas of the river and stay out of the water in locations with visible scum. oregonlive, 27 Aug. 2022 Maybe there’s a ring of residue in the tub, signs of mold or mildew on the tile or grout, pinkish scum on the shower curtain or slimy stuff on the rubber bathmat. Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2021 Rinse to wash away germs, mold, water spots, and soap scum. Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2022 This little toughie in Scotch-Brite’s classic wavy shape was comfortable to hold and cleaned everything from grimy cookware to bathroom soap scum with ease and without scratching. Jodhaira Rodriguez, Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2022 Warm water, sunlight and nutrients can cause blue-green algae to reproduce quickly, or bloom, causing clear water to turn into thick, green scum. Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2022 Bits of litter floated atop scum on a pond where people used to kayak and fish. New York Times, 28 May 2022 There, solids gradually settle out and form a layer of sludge on the bottom, and grease floats to the top, forming a scum layer. Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 15 Aug. 2022 He’s been swung at in Cabot, Arkansas; arrested in Dimmitt, Texas; called scum in more than forty states. Tad Friend, The New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2022 Verb Lieberman is the scummiest scumbag who ever scummed. Jim Newell, Slate Magazine, 18 May 2017 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English, from Middle Dutch schum; akin to Old High German scūm foam First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 1661, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing scum scum of the earth pond scum scum of the earth pond scum Kids Definition scum noun ˈskəm 1 : a film of matter that rises to the top of a boiling or fermenting liquid 2 : a coating (as of algae) on the surface of still water 3 : a loathsome person scummy adjective as in dirty arousing or deserving of one's loathing and disgust the jury was disgusted by the scummy behavior of the defendant in the courtroom Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance dirty lame pitiful cheap disgusting nasty wretched hateful vile despicable grubby mean sneaking deplorable contemptible scabby lousy sorry ratty pitiable cruddy loathsome disreputable odious paltry repulsive scurvy disgraceful repugnant abominable revolting detestable dishonorable abhorrent shameful sordid craven squalid reptilian reprehensible unscrupulous execrable shabby ignoble unprincipled unethical cowardly condemnable discreditable base ignominious dastardly revulsive low reproachable censurable blamable Antonyms & Near Antonyms admirable praiseworthy noble honorable meritorious honest reputable laudable creditable good commendable scrupulous righteous virtuous upright ethical moral right redoubtable high-minded principled right-minded See More
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scum

noun

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noun

adjective