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scummy

Letters that make scummy

s, c, m, u, y are letters that make 'scummy'

Words within scummy

scum, cum, SC, Sc, mm, Cu are words within 'scummy'

scummy is a 6 letter word starting with s
scummy is a 6 letter word ending with y

2 possible definitions for 'scummy'

Scummy as "of the most contemptible kind"

Under this definition, scummy is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

low, abject, miserable, low-down, scurvy have the same meaning as 'scummy'

Similar to scummy

contemptible is similar to scummy.

Example of scummy used within this context

"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"

Scummy as "covered with scum"

Under this definition, scummy is an adjective and has the following properties:

Derivatives of scummy

scum is a derivative of scummy.

Similar to scummy

dirty, soiled, unclean are similar to 'scummy'.

Example of scummy used within this context

"the scummy surface of the polluted pond"