Phrase Hound found 6 phrases and 52 compound words that contain scum. The most common are listed below. Open scum in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 6
- soap scumThe buildup of insoluble calcium or magnesium fatty acids from the use of soap with hard water, which leads to a dulling of surfaces and acts as a matrix for trapping soils.
- scum of the earthAn undesirable individual; the worst type of person or people.
- pond scumAlgae, especially when growing on the surface of a pond.
- scum-riddendominated or plagued by scum.
- scum valveA blowdown valve mounted at the water level of a boiler, used to blow down lighter oily or foamy deposits that float on the water.
- scum valvesplural of scum valve: A blowdown valve mounted at the water level of a boiler, used to blow down lighter oily or foamy deposits that float on the water.
Compound words 52
- scrungeAn inauthentic form of grunge music.
- scumwaremalware
- Scummersomeone connected with Southampton Football Club, as a fan, player, coach etc.
- scumbreathA term of abuse.
- truscumA person who believes that gender dysphoria is an essential trait to being transgender.
- NewscumGavin Newsom, governor of California.
- offscumRefuse; scum.
- scumbucketA sleazy, disreputable or despicable person; a lowlife.
- scumsuckingvile, detestable (used of a person)
- cyberscumPeople who use computers and computer networks for criminal or malicious purposes.