English Explanatory Dictionary

scummy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Covered in scum.
  2. sleazy, worthless, no good

Pronunciation

/ˈskʌmi/ En-au-scummy.ogg

Word forms

scummy scummier scummiest

Etymology

From scum + -y.

Synonyms

lousy vile good-for-nothing valueless abject filthy base beggarly blameworthy carrion cheap choical contemptible cringing damnable dedecorous degraded deplorable deridable derisible despicable despisable dirty discreditable disdainable disgraceful dishonorable disreputable execrable groveling hylic hylical ignoble ignominious inglorious lame laughable loathsome low ludicrous mean mean-spirited miserable obscene outrageous paltry pathetic pissass pitiable pitiful plebeian punk putrid reprehensible reprehensive reptile reptilian reptitious ridiculous risible

Derived words

scummy mummy scuzzy
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