[skʌm], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a layer of dirt or froth on the surface of a liquid
(e.g: green scum found on stagnant pools)

- a worthless or contemptible person or group of people
(e.g: you drug dealers are the scum of the earth)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English: from Middle Low German, Middle Dutch schūm, of Germanic origin

[skʌm], (Verb)

Definitions:
- form a layer of dirt or froth on (a liquid)
(e.g: litter scummed the surface of the water)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English: from Middle Low German, Middle Dutch schūm, of Germanic origin