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scummy

[ skuhm-ee ]

adjective

, scum·mi·er, scum·mi·est.
  1. consisting of or having scum.
  2. Informal. despicable; contemptible:

    That was a scummy trick.



ˈscummy

/ ˈskʌmɪ /

adjective

  1. of, resembling, consisting of, or covered with scum
  2. dirty, unpleasant, or nasty
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of scummy1

First recorded in 1570–80; scum + -y 1
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Example Sentences

The only people who benefit are scummy politicians like Trump, who ruin lives to gain votes and dance away from the social ruins the rest of us have to live in.

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But it’s not too late to rescue even a disaster like scummy tea.

"Prison left me feeling really awful about myself. I told myself I was just a scummy junkie who didn't deserve good things."

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But the new logo is just a reminder that Twitter these days is flooded with scummy and hateful people, while the best folks are fleeing.

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“If you want to know how scummy the Razzie awards are, look no further than them nominating a 12-year-old for worst actress,” said another Twitter user.

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