Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

scunge

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
scunge
IPA
9
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Muck, scum, dirt, dirtiness; also used attributively.

Slang; Uncountable

noun

A scrounger; one who habitually borrows.

Countable; Slang

noun

A dirty or untidy person; one who takes no pride in their appearance.

Countable; Slang

noun

A scoundrel; a worthless or despicable person.

Countable; Derogatory; Slang

verb

To mark with scunge; to begrime or besmirch.

verb

To slink about; to sneak, to insinuate.

verb

To scrounge; to borrow.

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Questions

What does scunge mean?
Muck, scum, dirt, dirtiness; also used attributively.
Where does scunge come from?
Probably related to scrounge.

How to pronounce scunge

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