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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 British English. (skʌm ) noun. 1. a layer of impure matter that forms on the surface of a liquid, often as the result of boiling or fermentation. 2. the greenish film of algae and similar vegetation on the surface of a stagnant pond. 3. Also called: dross, scruff.

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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.

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   scum. ( skʌm) n. 1. a layer of impure matter that forms on the surface of a liquid, often as the result of boiling or fermentation. 2. (Biology) the greenish film of algae and similar vegetation surface of a stagnant pond. 3. (Metallurgy) Also called: dross or scruff the skin of oxides or impurities on the surface of a molten metal.

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

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   /skʌm/ [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. Want to learn more?

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. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSCUM | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   SCUM definition: 1. an unpleasant, thick substance on the surface of a liquid: 2. an offensive way of referring to…. Learn more.

10. 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.

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