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scummy

/ˈskʌm.i/

Traduction: Adjectif informel et péjoratif utilisé pour décrire quelque chose ou quelqu'un comme sale, méprisable ou moralement répugnant.

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adjective

/ˈskʌm.i/C1formal
  • frAdjectif informel et péjoratif utilisé pour décrire quelque chose ou quelqu'un comme sale, méprisable ou moralement répugnant.

An informal, derogatory adjective used to describe something or someone as dirty, contemptible, or morally repulsive.

  1. Covered with scumB2informal

    Having a layer of dirt, froth, or impurities on the surface, often on a liquid.

    frCouvert d'écume ou d'impuretés

    • The pond water looked scummy and green.
    • He refused to drink from the scummy glass.
    • The scummy film on the soup made it unappetizing.

    Synonymesdirtyfilthyfoulimpuremurkyslimyunclean

  2. Despicable or contemptibleC1informal

    Describing a person or action that is morally low, worthless, or of the most contemptible kind.

    frméprisable, ignoble

    • That scummy thief stole from an old lady.
    • I can't believe he would do something so scummy.
    • The scummy behavior of the politician disgusted everyone.

    Synonymesbasecontemptibledespicablelowmeannastyrottensordidvileworthless

    Antonymesadmirablehonorablenoblerespectableuprightvirtuous

Formes
  • scummier comparative form
  • scummiest superlative form