scum

Meanings

• noun

  A mass of waste or impurities that collects on the surface of a liquid.

  - "The scum on the top of the stew should be removed before serving."
  - "The factory discharged toxic waste into the river, creating a thick layer of scum."

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Pronunciation

1. /skʌm/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

dross , impurities , cinder , scoriae , slag , bastard

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with scum
plume , groom , room , fume

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Variants

List of all variants of scum that leads to same result
scum , scummier , scummiest , scummy , scums , scummed , scumming , scum of the earth , pond scum , pond scums

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Etymology

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Old English 'scuma' meaning 'foam, froth'.

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Trivia

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1. Scum is often used as a colloquial term for unwanted or undesirable elements in various contexts, such as in politics or society.

2. The term 'scum of the earth' is used to describe someone who is considered to be the lowest or most despicable person.

3. Scum can also refer to a layer of bacteria or other organisms that form on the surface of a body of water.

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Related Concepts

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1. sludge: A thick, viscous substance, often containing impurities, that settles at the bottom of a container or body of water.

2. foam: A collection of bubbles on the surface of a liquid, often created by the presence of a detergent or other agent.

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Culture

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In literature, scum is often used metaphorically to represent the lower classes or undesirable elements in society.

How to Memorize "scum"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a thick layer of waste collecting on the surface of a body of water.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of waste or impurities.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'scum' as a reminder of unwanted or impure substances.

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