scum
IPA: skˈʌm
noun
- (uncountable) A layer of impurities that accumulates at the surface of a liquid (especially molten metal or water).
- (uncountable) A greenish water vegetation (such as algae), usually found floating on the surface of ponds
- The topmost liquid layer of a cesspool or septic tank.
- (uncountable, slang, chiefly US) Semen.
- (derogatory, slang) A reprehensible person or persons.
verb
- To remove the layer of scum from (a liquid etc.).
- To remove (something) as scum.
- To become covered with scum.
- (obsolete) To scour (the land, sea, etc.).
- (obsolete) To gather together, as scum.
- (video games, informal) To startscum or savescum.
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