Scum: English to English |
Scum (v. i.) To form a scum; to become covered with scum. Also used figuratively. |
Scum (v. t.) To sweep or range over the surface of. |
Scum (v. t.) To take the scum from; to clear off the impure matter from the surface of; to skim. |
Scum (v.) refuse; recrement; anything vile or worthless. |
Scum (v.) The extraneous matter or impurities which rise to the surface of liquids in boiling or fermentation, or which form on the surface by other means; also, the scoria of metals in a molten state; dross. |