Main Entry:

¹scum

Pronunciation:

\ˈskəm\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English, from Middle Dutch schum; akin to Old High German scūm foam

Date:

14th century

1 a: extraneous matter or impurities risen to or formed on the surface of a liquid often as a foul filmy covering — compare pond scum 2 b: the scoria of metals in a molten state : dross c: a slimy film on a solid or gelatinous object2 a: refuse b: a low, vile, or worthless person or group of people

— scum·my \ˈskə-mē\ adjective