Advertisement

View definitions for scum

scum

noun as in superficial impurities, dirt

noun as in people who are bad, despicable

Advertisement

Discover More

Example Sentences

Scum it off with your spoon, and lay it in anotherPage 117 dish.

The home missions class furnished the inspiration for it, and called it "Scum o' the Earth," an impromptu immigration pageant.

Let all this boil together a full hour, and keep it constantly skimmed, as long as any Scum will rise upon it.

Scum like you has ter come ter the mark sooner or later, and come yer have.

On Scum exist the lowest conditions of life found in any stellar world.

Synonym of the day

Which one is a synonym for hostile?Get the answer

Start each day with the Synonym of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

On this page you'll find 46 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to scum, such as: froth, algae, crust, dross, film, and residue.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement