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Meaning of 'scum' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Scum [ 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.
- refuse; recrement; anything vile or worthless.
2 . Scum [ v. i.]
- To form a scum; to become covered with scum. Also used figuratively.
3 . Scum [ v. t.]
- 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.

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scud scudded scudding scuddle scudi scudo scuff scuffed scuffing scuffle

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