scum
Translation
scum
Examples
Green scum covered the pond.
Green scum covered the pond.
He called the criminals scum.
He called the criminals scum.
Grammar Patterns
scum ((on a surface)) Scum formed on the top of the soup.
((sb. is)) scum He is absolute scum.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (literal) froth, film; (figurative) dregs, vermin, trash.
Etymology
From a Germanic root related to 'skim', as in skimming something off a surface.
Memory Tips
The word sounds harsh and unpleasant, just like the things it describes.