scum (sk m)n. 1. A filmy layer of extraneous or impure matter that forms on or rises to the surface of a liquid or body of water. 2. The refuse or dross of molten metals. 3. Refuse or worthless matter. 4. Slang One, such as a person or an element of society, that is regarded as despicable or worthless. v. scummed, scum·ming, scums v.tr. To remove the scum from. v.intr. To become covered with scum. [Middle English, from Middle Dutch sch  m; see (s)keu- in Indo-European roots.]scum  mer n.scum mi·ly adv.scum mi·ness n.scum my adj. |
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