Scummed: meaning, definitions and examples
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scummed
[ skʌmd ]
past tense
Scummed is the past tense of the verb 'scum,' which means to cover something with scum or to become scummy. It describes a process where a surface develops a layer of dirt, film, or impurities, often in a liquid environment like water. This term is commonly used in contexts involving cleaning, water quality, or cooking, particularly referring to the unwanted surface layer that forms on food or liquid. The word conveys a sense of undesirability and indicates that something has become unclean or unpleasant.
Synonyms
coating, contaminate, dirty, film.
Examples of usage
- The pond had scummed over after days of neglect.
- She scummed the surface of the pot before serving the soup.
- The water in the old barrel had scummed with algae.
- He scummed the water regularly to keep it clean.
Translations
Translations of the word "scummed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 enganado
🇮🇳 धोखा दिया गया
🇩🇪 betrogen
🇮🇩 ditipu
🇺🇦 обманутий
🇵🇱 oszukany
🇯🇵 騙された
🇫🇷 escroqué
🇪🇸 estafado
🇹🇷 dolandırılmış
🇰🇷 속은
🇸🇦 مخدوع
🇨🇿 oklamán
🇸🇰 oklamaný
🇨🇳 受骗
🇸🇮 prevaran
🇮🇸 svikinn
🇰🇿 алдаған
🇬🇪 მოწვდილი
🇦🇿 aldanmış
🇲🇽 estafado
Etymology
The term 'scum' is derived from the Old Norse word 'skum,' which means foam or froth. The usage of 'scum' in English dates back to the late Middle Ages, around the 15th century, and has been associated with the undesirable film that forms on the surface of liquids. The concept of scum evokes feelings of disgust and uncleanliness, which has led to its metaphorical use in describing people or actions considered morally unclean. The evolution of this word reflects changes in social attitudes towards purity and cleanliness, as it is often applied not just to physical substances but also to figurative meanings associated with low moral standards.