Word Meaning

scum definition and meaning

v. The extraneous matter or impurities which rise to the surface of liquids in boiling or fermentation, or which form on the surface by other means; also, the scoria of metals in a molten state; dross.
v. refuse; recrement; anything vile or worthless.
v. t. To take the scum from; to clear off the impure matter from the surface of; to skim.
v. t. To sweep or range over the surface of.
v. i. To form a scum; to become covered with scum. Also used figuratively.

Crossword clues for scum

- Contemptible people
- Dirt or froth on a liquid
- Dregs of society
- Dross
- Filth
- Impurities
- Layer of froth on a liquid
- Offscourings
- Pond growth
- To start with, slime creates unattractive membrane