scummy

scum·my

[skuhm-ee]
adjective, scum·mi·er, scum·mi·est.
1.
consisting of or having scum.
2.
Informal. despicable; contemptible: That was a scummy trick.

Origin:
1570–80; scum + -y1

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scummy (ˈskʌmɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj , -mier, -miest
1.  of, resembling, consisting of, or covered with scum
2.  dirty, unpleasant, or nasty

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Scummy is always a great word to know.
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