Meaning of scummy in English

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

   • contemptible
2. 2. covered with scum

   Examples

   • « the scummy surface of the polluted pond »

   Synonyms

   • dirty
   • soiled
   • unclean