Associations to the word «Scum»

SCUM, noun. (uncountable) A layer of impurities that accumulates at the surface of a liquid (especially molten metal or water).

SCUM, noun. (uncountable) A greenish water vegetation (such as algae), usually found floating on the surface of ponds

SCUM, noun. The topmost liquid layer of a cesspool or septic tank.

SCUM, noun. (uncountable) (slang) (chiefly US) semen

SCUM, noun. (countable) (derogatory) (slang) A reprehensible person or persons.

SCUM, noun. (countable) (derogatory) (slang) police officer(s)

SCUM, verb. To remove the layer of scum from (a liquid etc.).

SCUM, verb. To remove (something) as scum.

SCUM, verb. To become covered with scum.

SCUM, verb. (obsolete) To scour (the land, sea etc.).

SCUM, verb. (obsolete) To gather together, as scum.

SCUM, verb. (video games) (informal) To startscum or savescum.

SCUM OF THE EARTH, noun. (idiomatic) An unwanted individual, the worst type of person or people.

SCUM VALVE, noun. A blowdown valve mounted at the water level of a boiler, used to blow down lighter oily or foamy deposits that float on the water.

SCUM VALVES, noun. Plural of scum valve

SCUM, noun. Worthless people.

SCUM, noun. A film of impurities or vegetation that can form on the surface of a liquid.

SCUM, verb. Remove the scum from.