scum

Example Sentences

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He also referred to himself as "scum" who deserved to be put in jail.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2025

“I went through four years of hell by this scum that we had to deal with,” Trump said.

From Salon • Feb. 6, 2025

The first is a “caution” advisory, which indicates visitors can swim but should stay away from algae and scum in the water.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2024

For most people, the word “algae” evokes puddles of puke-brown scum.

From Science Magazine • May 21, 2024

His wet feathers stuck to his tiny body and he was covered with a thick white salty scum.

From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder