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  1. [uncountable, plural] (informal, offensive) an offensive word for people who you think are very bad. Don't waste your sympathy on scum like that. Drug dealers are the scum of the earth (= the worst people there are).

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  3. Feb 21, 2024 · Some people use the term “scum” to describe someone who is dishonest or untrustworthy. Others use it to refer to someone who is seen as inferior or low-class. In online communities, “scum” is often used as a derogatory term to insult someone. Is the term “scum” always negative?

  4. 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.

  5. a very bad or immoral person or group of people: People who organize dog fights are scum in my opinion! His boss treats him like scum (= very badly). racist scum. Idiom. (Definition of scum from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press) scum | American Dictionary.

  6. Feb 21, 2024 · What is the Definition of “Scum”? The wordscum” is often used as a derogatory term to describe someone who is considered to be despicable, contemptible, or worthless. It can also be used to refer to a layer of dirt or froth that forms on the surface of water or other liquids.

  7. Feb 21, 2024 · Is Calling Someone ‘Scum’ Offensive? Yes, calling someone ‘scum’ is considered offensive and should be avoided in polite conversation. It is a highly derogatory term that can be hurtful and disrespectful towards others. How is ‘Scum’ Used in Modern Language?

  8. 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. 4. Informal. a low, despicable person, or such people collectively; lowlife.

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