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   scum

   /skʌm/

   noun

   • 1. a layer of dirt or froth on the surface of a liquid: "green scum found on stagnant pools" Similar filmlayercoveringfrothfoamsudsdrossdirt
   • 2. a worthless or contemptible person or group of people: informal, derogatory "you drug dealers are the scum of the earth" Similar despicable person/peoplerabbleriff-raffrefusegarbagetrashvermingood-for-nothing(s)undesirable(s)the lowest of the lowthe dregs of societytrog(s)informal:dirtdirty dog(s)rat(s)louse(s)toad(s)worm(s)scumbag(s)crud(s)cur(s)no-good(s)pond scumscuzzball(s)sleazeball(s)archaic:dastard(s)

   verb

   • 1. form a layer of dirt or froth on (a liquid): "litter scummed the surface of the water"
   • ▪ (of a liquid) become covered with a layer of dirt or froth: "the lagoon scummed over"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Middle Low German, Middle Dutch schūm, of Germanic origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. scummy adjective

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   What does scums mean?

   • Define scums. scums synonyms, scums pronunciation, scums translation, English dictionary definition of scums. n. 1. A filmy or frothy layer of matter that forms on the surface of a liquid or body of water or on a hard surface. 2. The refuse or dross of molten...

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   What is pond scum?

   • 1. a. a film or layer of foul matter that forms on the surface of a liquid. b. a film of algae on still or stagnant water: pond scum. 2. refuse or offscourings. 3. a low, worthless person. 4. such persons collectively; dregs. 5. to form scum; become covered with scum. 6. to remove the scum from.

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   Where does Scum come from?

   • From Middle English scum, scom, from Old English * scÅ«m (“foam") or Middle Dutch schÅ«me (“foam"), both from Proto-Germanic *skÅ«maz (“froth, foam"), from Proto-Indo-European *skeu- (“to cover, conceal"). Cognate with Dutch schuim (“foam"), German Schaum (“foam"), Danish and Swedish skum (“foam").

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   What is Scum o' the Earth?

   • The home missions class furnished the inspiration for it, and called it "Scum o' the Earth," an impromptu immigration pageant. Let all this boil together a full hour, and keep it constantly skimmed, as long as any Scum will rise upon it. Scum like you has ter come ter the mark sooner or later, and come yer have.

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   Scum is a noun that means extraneous matter or impurities on the surface of a liquid, or a verb that means to become covered with scum. It can also be an insult for a low, vile, or worthless person or group of people.

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   SCUM definition: 1. a layer of unpleasant or unwanted material that has formed on the top of a liquid: 2. a very…. Learn more.

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   Scum definition: a film or layer of foul or extraneous matter that forms on the surface of a liquid.. See examples of SCUM used in a sentence.

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   Scum is a noun that means a layer of impure matter on the surface of a liquid or a worthless person. It can also be a verb that means to remove the scum from or to become covered with scum.

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   noun. /skʌm/. /skʌm/. [uncountable, singular] a layer of bubbles or an unpleasant substance that forms on the surface of a liquid. Skim off any scum. stinking water covered by a thick green scum. Definitions on the go.

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   noun. 1. a thin layer of impurities which forms on the top of liquids or bodies of water, often as the result of boiling or fermentation. 2. the dross or refuse on top of molten metals. 3. worthless parts or things; refuse. 4. Informal. a low, despicable person, or such people collectively; lowlife. verb transitive Word forms: scummed or ˈscumming.

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   Scum is a noun that refers to a thin layer of impurities on the top of liquids or bodies of water, or a low, despicable person. It can also be a verb that means to remove the scum from something.