scummy meaning

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scummy (adjective): of the most contemptible kind.

scummy has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

scummy as an adjective

  1. of the most contemptible kind
    • abject cowardice
    • a low stunt to pull
    • a low-down sneak
    • his miserable treatment of his family
    • You miserable skunk!
    • a scummy rabble
    • a scurvy trick

    Synonyms: abject, low, low-down, miserable, scurvy

    Similar: contemptible

  2. covered with scum
    • the scummy surface of the polluted pond

    Similar: dirty

    Related forms: scum

Scrabble score: 15 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SC · words ending in MY · 6-letter words

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