Scummy (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Of the most contemptible kind; "abject cowardice"; "a low stunt to pull"; "a low-down sneak"; "his miserable treatment of his family"; "You miserable skunk!"; "a scummy rabble"; "a scurvy trick".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- He was a scummy politician, more concerned with lining his own pockets than with serving the people.
- The way he cheated in the exam was a scummy thing to do and reflected badly on the whole class.
- They were a scummy bunch, known for causing trouble wherever they went.
- Her scummy treatment of her employees was why the business had such high turnover rates.
- The company resorted to scummy tactics to try and persuade people to buy their product.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Covered with scum; "the scummy surface of the polluted pond".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The stagnant pool had a scummy layer of green algae on its surface that made it look like a breeding ground for bacteria.
- Despite the owners' best efforts, the scummy film on the aquarium glass persisted, clouding the view of the colorful fish.
- After not being cleaned for weeks, the scummy shower walls began to foster mold growth and a strong, unpleasant odor.
- The pollution in the river caused a scummy residue to form on the rocks that lined its bed.
- The scummy grout around the tiles made the whole bathroom look dingy and uninviting.