scum (Meaning)
scum (n)
worthless people
a film of impurities or vegetation that can form on the surface of a liquid
scum (v)
remove the scum from
scum (v.)
The extraneous matter or impurities which rise to the surface of liquids in boiling or fermentation, or which form on the surface by other means; also, the scoria of metals in a molten state; dross.
refuse; recrement; anything vile or worthless.
scum (v. t.)
To take the scum from; to clear off the impure matter from the surface of; to skim.
To sweep or range over the surface of.
scum (v. i.)
To form a scum; to become covered with scum. Also used figuratively.
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scum Sentence Examples
- The pond was covered with a layer of green scum, indicating high levels of algae.
- He scraped the scum off the surface of the water to reveal the clear liquid beneath.
- The scum floating on top of the soup made it unappetizing.
- They avoided swimming in the lake due to the presence of oily scum on its surface.
- As he stirred the pot, he noticed a layer of scum forming on the top.
- The company's unethical practices led to accusations of being the scum of the industry.
- He wiped away the scum that had accumulated on the surface of the mirror.
- The detective described the criminals as the scum of the earth, preying on the vulnerable.
- The scum that had settled at the bottom of the barrel was carefully removed before bottling the wine.
- The politician's corrupt actions revealed him to be nothing more than scum in the eyes of the public.
FAQs About the word scum
worthless people, a film of impurities or vegetation that can form on the surface of a liquid, remove the scum fromThe extraneous matter or impurities which ris
unwashed, proletariat,masses, populace, trash, rabble, riffraff, people, public, and bobtail
upper class,society, society, quality, aristocracy, gentry, elite, gentry, aristocracy, upper class
The pond was covered with a layer of green scum, indicating high levels of algae.
He scraped the scum off the surface of the water to reveal the clear liquid beneath.
The scum floating on top of the soup made it unappetizing.
They avoided swimming in the lake due to the presence of oily scum on its surface.
