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scummy

adjective

Covered with scum

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
S
Ends with
Y
Contains
CU
Scrabble score
15

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adjective

  1. Covered with scum

    “The scummy surface of the polluted pond”

adjective

  1. Of the most contemptible kind

    “Abject cowardice”

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The scummy surface of the polluted pond
Abject cowardice
A low stunt to pull
A low-down sneak
His miserable treatment of his family
You miserable skunk!

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