Slang

scum | scumbag

This page is about the slang term scum | scumbag

Meaning

a worthless or very disliked person

For example

  • The people who caused our economy to collapse are scum!

  • There are racist scumbags at some European football games who insult black and African players whenever they get the ball.

Quick Quiz

In many countries, people who take drugs are treated like scum when they try to get help. They are treated

a. very well

b. very kindly

c. very badly
a) very well b) very kindly c) very badly

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Contributor: Matt Errey