scut
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Meaning · English
Some menial procedure left for a doctor or medical student to complete, sometimes for training purposes.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
There's no question that it's sexist. [Female residents] are berated more on rounds, given more scut to do.
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 “scut” mean?
Some menial procedure left for a doctor or medical student to complete, sometimes for training purposes.
Is “scut” formal or informal?
scut is generally slang.