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Definition of scuzz

scuzz

/skʌz/
scuzz
Adverb:scuzzily
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Plural:scuzzes
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Adjective:scuzzy
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scuzz Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

North American Something dirty, disgusting, or foul, such as a layer of grime, filth, or unpleasant residue.

Example

"It took an hour of heavy scrubbing to remove the layer of scuzz from the neglected kitchen floor."

2

North American A sleazy, contemptible, or disreputable person.

Example

"She refused to associate with the local scuzz who loitered outside the rundown tavern."

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• Rhymes for scuzz

• Nearby Words

scuttle
scuttlebutt
scutwork
scuzz
scuzzbag
scuzziness
scuzzy

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in late 20th-century North American slang, likely as a back-formation from "scuzzy," which is itself thought to be a blend of "scum" and "fuzzy" or "disgusting."

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