scuzz
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
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.