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Definition of scummy

scummy

/ˈskʌm.i/
scum · my
Adverb:scummily
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• adjective

1

Despicable, dishonorable, or morally contemptible (used informally of a person or their behavior).

Example

"Overcharging elderly customers for simple repairs is a truly scummy business practice."

2

Covered with or consisting of a layer of dirt, froth, or impurities on the surface of a liquid; squalid and filthy.

Example

"Frogs sat along the edge of the scummy green pond."

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• Rhymes for scummy

• Nearby Words

scum
scumbag
scumball
scummy
scup
scupper
scuppernong

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 14th century from the noun 'scum' (borrowed from Middle Dutch 'schuum', meaning foam or froth) plus the adjectival suffix '-y'.

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