Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   Scum

   /skəm/

   

   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/peoplerabbleriffraffrefusegarbagetrashvermingood-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

   • S

     1

   • C

     3

   • U

     1

   • M

     3

   Powered by Oxford Languages

   More Definitions, Word Origin & ScrabbleShow less

2. People also ask

   What does Scum mean?

   • Drug dealers are the scum of the earth (= the worst people there are). Middle English: from Middle Low German, Middle Dutch schūm, of Germanic origin. Definition of scum noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

   scum noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/definition/english/scum

   See all results for this question

   What is a scum person?

   • The word “scum” is often used to describe a person or group of people who are considered to be despicable or contemptible. It can also refer to a layer of dirt or impurities that forms on the surface of a liquid. A politician is accused of accepting bribes from a group of scum who are known for their corrupt practices.

   Scam vs Scum: Do These Mean The Same? How To Use Them

   thecontentauthority.com/blog/scam-vs-scum

   See all results for this question

   What does skim off Scum mean?

   • [uncountable, singular] a layer of bubbles or an unpleasant substance that forms on the surface of a liquid Skim off any scum. The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words. Try it for free as part of the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app

   scum noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/definition/english/scum

   See all results for this question

   How do you use Scum in a sentence?

   • Here are some examples of how to use “scum” in a sentence: The pond was covered in a layer of scum, making it difficult to see the fish below. He was disgusted by the scum that had formed on the surface of his soup. The criminal was regarded as scum by the rest of the prison population.

   Scam vs Scum: Do These Mean The Same? How To Use Them

   thecontentauthority.com/blog/scam-vs-scum

   See all results for this question

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › scumscum noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › scum

   • Cached

   Definition of scum noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

4. thecontentauthority.com › blog › scam-vs-scumScam vs Scum: Do These Mean The Same? How To Use Them

   thecontentauthority.com › blog › scam-vs-scum

   • Cached

   Scam refers to a fraudulent or deceptive act or scheme, often used to trick people out of their money or personal information. Scum, on the other hand, is a term used to describe a person or group of people who are considered to be despicable or contemptible.

5. www.britannica.com › dictionary › scumScum Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

   www.britannica.com › dictionary › scum

   • Cached

   • Overview
   • — scummy

   1 ENTRIES FOUND:

   scum /ˈskʌm/ noun

   plural scums

   scum

   /ˈskʌm/

   noun

   See full list on britannica.com

   /ˈskʌmi/ adjective scummier; scummiest [also more scummy; most scummy]

   •scummy water

   •a scummy person

   ASK THE EDITOR

   QUIZZES

   Vocabulary Quiz

   See full list on britannica.com

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

   www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › scum

   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.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › scumscum | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › scum

   • Cached

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

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

   www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › scum

   • Cached

   scum. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English scum /skʌm/ noun 1 [ uncountable] an unpleasant dirty substance that forms on the surface of water a pond covered with green scum 2 [ plural] informal nasty unpleasant people Scum like that should be locked away!

9. www.dictionary.com › browse › scummingSCUM Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › scumming

   • Cached

   Scum definition: . See examples of SCUM used in a sentence.