Scummier: meaning, definitions and examples
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scummier
[ หskสmiษr ]
descriptive term
The word 'scummier' is a comparative form of 'scummy', which describes something that is dirty, unpleasant, or morally reprehensible. Often used in derogatory contexts, it can refer to people or situations that are deemed despicable or low-quality. This term typically implies a level of disgust or disdain for the subject in question. It suggests not just a lack of cleanliness but also a deficiency in ethics or standards.
Synonyms
more base, more contemptible, sleazier.
Examples of usage
- That movie was even scummier than the last one.
- His behavior became scummier over time.
- The restaurant became scummier after the change of ownership.
Translations
Translations of the word "scummier" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mais escroto
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคงเคฟเค เคเคเคฆเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช schmutziger
๐ฎ๐ฉ lebih kotor
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑััะดะฝััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ bardziej brudny
๐ฏ๐ต ใใไธๆฝใช
๐ซ๐ท plus sale
๐ช๐ธ mรกs sucio
๐น๐ท daha kirli
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ ๋๋ฌ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃูุซุฑ ูุฐุงุฑุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ ลกpinavฤjลกรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ ลกpinavลกรญ
๐จ๐ณ ๆด่ฎ่็
๐ธ๐ฎ bolj umazan
๐ฎ๐ธ meira รณhrein
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพะดะฐะฝ ะดะฐ ะปะฐัาัะท
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแ แญแฃแญแงแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ daha รงirkli
๐ฒ๐ฝ mรกs sucio
Etymology
The term 'scummy' originates from the word 'scum', which has a long history dating back to the 14th century. 'Scum' itself refers to a layer of dirt, residue, or waste that forms on the surface of a liquid, often considered undesirable and unsightly. Over time, the term evolved to encompass metaphorical meanings, describing people or actions that are considered low or morally objectionable. The suffix '-ier' indicates a comparative degree, thus 'scummier' is derived from 'scum' and 'scummy', enhancing the negative connotation. This evolution reflects societal attitudes toward cleanliness, both physical and moral, highlighting how language adapts to express cultural values and judgments. The usage of 'scummy' and its derivatives has become more prevalent in colloquial speech, especially in contexts involving moral degradation or lack of integrity.