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Definition scum in British English

scum noun

[uncountable] noun
/skʌm/
1

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
2

an insulting word for someone who you think is very unpleasant

Example

The people who do these dreadful things are scum.

Synonyms and related words
douche public nuisance creep
Definition scum in British English