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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

scum

/skʌm/ noun · British & US
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What does scum mean?

noun

The lowest or most contemptible part of society; a person who is considered to be of very low moral character. A layer of impurities or waste that forms on the surface of a liquid.

Example

"The scum of the city's underworld was notorious for their violent crimes."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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