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scum

3 entries found.

Main Entry:
1scum 
          Listen to the pronunciation of 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 
          Listen to the pronunciation of scummy \ˈskə-mē\ adjective
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