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Definition of scumball

scumball

/ˈskʌm.bɔːl/
scum · ball
Plural:scumballs
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scumball Lexical Profile

scumball Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A contemptible, despicable, or thoroughly unpleasant person (slang).

Example

"Everyone in the neighborhood knew the landlord was a greedy scumball who refused to make basic repairs."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Scumball" is an informal, derogatory slang term and should be avoided in formal, academic, or professional contexts.

• Rhymes for scumball

• Nearby Words

sculpture
scum
scumbag
scumball
scummy
scup
scupper

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Scumball. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scumball
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