adj
scummy
Scummy (adj) means Covered with a dirty layer of film or foam.
adj
1
Covered with a dirty layer of film or foam.
"We have to wash your trousers: they're all scummy."
2
(informal) Dishonest and of poor quality.
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Etymology
Formed from scum and -y.
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What is the meaning of scummy?
"scummy" (adj) means covered with a dirty layer of film or foam.
What is another word for scummy?
Other words for "scummy" include scurvy, abject, miserable, low.
What is the opposite of scummy?
The opposite of "scummy" is clean.
What are the different meanings of scummy?
"scummy" has 2 main meanings: 1. Covered with a dirty layer of film or foam; 2. (informal) Dishonest and of poor quality.
