Word Meaning

Meaning of scum

- 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.
- refuse; recrement; anything vile or worthless.
- To take the scum from; to clear off the impure matter from the surface of; to skim.
- To sweep or range over the surface of.
- To form a scum; to become covered with scum. Also used figuratively.

Crossword clue 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