scummy

[skuhm-ee]

adjective

scummier, scummiest 

1. consisting of or having scum.

2. Informal.,  despicable; contemptible.

   That was a scummy trick.

ˈscummy

/ ˈskʌmɪ /

adjective

1. of, resembling, consisting of, or covered with scum

2. dirty, unpleasant, or nasty

Word History and Origins

Origin of scummy¹

First recorded in 1570–80; scum + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Now, the only way to get tickets is through resellers, which feels scummy at the very least.

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They have been accused of racism by the SNP, Labour and the Greens, with the Liberal Democrats attacking Reform UK for "scummy tactics".

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The Scottish Greens also described the Reform advert as racist, while the Liberal Democrats accused Farage's party of "scummy tactics".

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The Scottish Liberal Democrats accused Reform of "selective editing" and "scummy tactics".

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The only people who benefit are scummy politicians like Trump, who ruin lives to gain votes and dance away from the social ruins the rest of us have to live in.

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