scummy
Americanadjective
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consisting of or having scum.
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Informal. despicable; contemptible.
That was a scummy trick.
adjective
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of, resembling, consisting of, or covered with scum
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dirty, unpleasant, or nasty
Etymology
Origin of scummy
Example Sentences
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Now, the only way to get tickets is through resellers, which feels scummy at the very least.
From Los Angeles Times
They have been accused of racism by the SNP, Labour and the Greens, with the Liberal Democrats attacking Reform UK for "scummy tactics".
From BBC
The Scottish Greens also described the Reform advert as racist, while the Liberal Democrats accused Farage's party of "scummy tactics".
From BBC
The Scottish Liberal Democrats accused Reform of "selective editing" and "scummy tactics".
From BBC
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.
From Salon
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