scunge
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Muck, scum, dirt, dirtiness; also used attributively.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Every saucepan he owned was piled there, caked with unidentifiable scunge.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A scrounger; one who habitually borrows.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
A dirty or untidy person; one who takes no pride in their appearance.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “scunge” mean?
Muck, scum, dirt, dirtiness; also used attributively.
Is “scunge” formal or informal?
scunge is generally slang.