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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

scumming

/ˈskʌmɪŋ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.05 in modern English

Syllables
scum-ming
IPA
/ˈskʌmɪŋ/
15
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The accumulation of sticky ink on a plate.

noun

That which is scummed off; skimmings; scum.

noun

The strategy of collecting easy rewards in unchallenging areas, e.g. when a high-level character visits levels suitable for low-level characters in roguelike games.

Derogatory; Uncountable

noun

The act of restoring a game's save file, or restarting the game, for the purpose of continuing play with a better outcome than was obtained the first time.

Derogatory; Uncountable

Etymology

From scum + -ing.

Usage

Inflected Forms

scummings (plural)

Phrases

auto-scumming

Frequently Paired Words

savescum startscum

Questions

How do you pronounce scumming?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈskʌmɪŋ/.
What does scumming mean?
The accumulation of sticky ink on a plate.
Where does scumming come from?
From scum + -ing.

How to pronounce scumming

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