Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

scumball

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
scum-ball
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Sleazy, disreputable, or despicable.

Slang

noun

A sleazy, disreputable, or despicable person; a lowlife.

Slang

Example Sentences

Etymology

From scum + -ball.

Usage

Inflected Forms

more scumball (comparative) most scumball (superlative) scumballs (plural)

Synonyms

Questions

What does scumball mean?
Sleazy, disreputable, or despicable.
Where does scumball come from?
From scum + -ball.

How to pronounce scumball

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