English · Slang Attested

scummy

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

sleazy, worthless, no good

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

kém chất lượng, vô giá trị

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Where it’s used: Used American English

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.

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