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Definition scum in American English

scum noun

[uncountable] noun
/skʌm/
1

an insulting word for someone who you think is very unpleasant

Example

The people who do these terrible things are scum.

Synonyms and related words
douche public nuisance creep
2

a layer of a dirty or unpleasant substance that forms on the surface of a liquid

Example

A thick layer of black scum lay on the canal water.

Synonyms and related words
dirt dust grime
Definition scum in American English