scummy
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
sleazy, worthless, no good
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
And what a scummy man / just give him half a chance / I bet he'll rob you if he can.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “scummy” mean?
sleazy, worthless, no good
Is “scummy” formal or informal?
scummy is generally slang.