scuzz

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

A scuzzy person, an unpleasant or disgusting person.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

For example, when the poor surviving father – the excellent actor Robert Forster as “Eddie Marino” – sees a pious liberal judge suspend the sentence on the scuz that killed his son, he goes berserk in the courtroom – and he ends up in the slammer for contempt of court!

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 scuzzy thing, a disgusting substance, especially dirt or grime.

Register: slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “scuzz” mean?

A scuzzy person, an unpleasant or disgusting person.

Is “scuzz” formal or informal?

scuzz is generally slang.