scum

Example Sentences

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He also referred to himself as "scum" who deserved to be put in jail.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2025

The sleepless nights made him feel like a scum had settled over his brain.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2024

For most people, the word “algae” evokes puddles of puke-brown scum.

From Science Magazine • May 21, 2024

On Earth, ocean scum is a key part of sea spray that contributes to the smell of the ocean.

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2024

“And you think we’re scum, do you?” screamed Gaunt, advancing on Ogden now, with a dirty yellow-nailed finger pointing at his chest.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling