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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“Bunny” This East Village indie by debut director Ben Jacobson is a scummy gem.
From Los Angeles Times
Now, the only way to get tickets is through resellers, which feels scummy at the very least.
From Los Angeles Times
But it’s not too late to rescue even a disaster like scummy tea.
From New York Times
“If you want to know how scummy the Razzie awards are, look no further than them nominating a 12-year-old for worst actress,” said another Twitter user.
From Los Angeles Times
NVHAP, a risk for virtually all hospital patients, is often caused by bacteria from the mouth that gathers in the scummy biofilm on unbrushed teeth and is aspirated into the lungs.
From Salon
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