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View synonyms for scummy

scummy

[ skuhm-ee ]

adjective

, scum·mi·er, scum·mi·est.
  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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of scummy1

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

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