Meaning of scummy in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    scummy

    Definitions

    1. of the most contemptible kind

    Examples

    • « 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

  2. 2. covered with scum

    Examples

    • « the scummy surface of the polluted pond »

    Synonyms

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