scum bag meaning

Definition of scum bag

1. a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
   • only a rotter would do that
   • kill the rat
   • throw the bum out
   • you cowardly little pukes!
   • the British call a contemptible person a `git'

   Synonyms: rotter, dirty dog, rat, skunk, stinker, stinkpot, bum, puke, crumb, lowlife, so-and-so, git

   Type of: unpleasant person

How to pronounce scum bag

scum bag is pronounced /skʌm bæɡ/ in British English and /skʌm bæɡ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables.