Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scummed
verb
/skĘŚmd/
Definition
To form a scum or to become covered with a film or layer, usually from the accumulation of dirt or other substances.
Examples
- The pond scummed over after weeks of stagnant water.
- Left out too long, the soup actually scummed and had to be thrown away.
- The neglected swimming pool scummed, making it unusable for swimming.
Meaning
Scummed refers to the process of developing a layer of scum on the surface of a liquid, often indicating dirtiness or contamination.
Synonyms
- fouled
- contaminated
- tarnished
- polluted
- soiled
