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   scum

   /skʌm/

   noun

   • 1. a layer of dirt or froth on the surface of a liquid: "green scum found on stagnant pools" Similar filmlayercoveringfrothfoamsudsdrossdirt
   • 2. a worthless or contemptible person or group of people: informal, derogatory "you drug dealers are the scum of the earth" Similar despicable person/peoplerabbleriff-raffrefusegarbagetrashvermingood-for-nothing(s)undesirable(s)the lowest of the lowthe dregs of societytrog(s)informal:dirtdirty dog(s)rat(s)louse(s)toad(s)worm(s)scumbag(s)crud(s)cur(s)no-good(s)pond scumscuzzball(s)sleazeball(s)archaic:dastard(s)

   verb

   • 1. form a layer of dirt or froth on (a liquid): "litter scummed the surface of the water"
   • ▪ (of a liquid) become covered with a layer of dirt or froth: "the lagoon scummed over"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Middle Low German, Middle Dutch schūm, of Germanic origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. scummy adjective

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSCUM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SCUM definition: 1. a layer of unpleasant or unwanted material that has formed on the top of a liquid: 2. a very…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of SCUM is extraneous matter or impurities risen to or formed on the surface of a liquid often as a foul filmy covering. How to use scum in a sentence.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSCUM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   scum in American English. (skʌm ) noun. 1. a thin layer of impurities which forms on the top of liquids or bodies of water, often as the result of boiling or fermentation. 2. the dross or refuse on top of molten metals. 3. worthless parts or things; refuse.

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   Scum definition: a film or layer of foul or extraneous matter that forms on the surface of a liquid.. See examples of SCUM used in a sentence.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › scumScum - definition of scum by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. A filmy or frothy layer of matter that forms on the surface of a liquid or body of water or on a hard surface. 2. The refuse or dross of molten metals. 3. Refuse or worthless matter. 4. Slang One, such as a person or an element of society, that is regarded as despicable or worthless. v. scummed, scum·ming, scums. v.tr.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionscum noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   [uncountable, singular] a layer of bubbles or an unpleasant substance that forms on the surface of a liquid. Skim off any scum. stinking water covered by a thick green scum. Take your English to the next level. The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › scumScum - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   noun. a film of impurities or vegetation that can form on the surface of a liquid. see more. noun. worthless people. synonyms: trash. see more. verb. remove the scum from.

9. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › scumscum | meaning of scum in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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   scum meaning, definition, what is scum: an unpleasant dirty substance that forms...: Learn more.

10. www.wordreference.com › definition › scumscum - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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    scum (skum), n., v., scummed, scum•ming. n. a film or layer of foul or extraneous matter that forms on the surface of a liquid. refuse or offscourings. a low, worthless, or evil person. such persons collectively; riffraff; dregs. Metallurgy scoria (def. 1).

11. www.yourdictionary.com › scumScum Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Scum definition: A filmy or frothy layer of matter that forms on the surface of a liquid or body of water or on a hard surface.