Scummy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈskʌmi/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Scummy is an adjective meaning Covered in scum.
Meaning
Covered in scum.
More Meanings
- (slang) sleazy, worthless, no good
Example Sentences
We have to wash your trousers: they're all scummy.
And what a scummy man / just give him half a chance / I bet he'll rob you if he can.
Now that the sun was getting high it drew thin sickly looking clouds of poisonous vapour from the surface of the marsh and from the scummy pools of stagnant water.
Word Forms
- scummier
- scummiest
Synonyms for scummy
Depending on context, synonyms include lousy, vile, good-for-nothing, valueless, abject, filthy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dirty, unclean, soiled, abject, miserable, contemptible.
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