
Scummy
Visual Impression
Use 'scummy' to describe surfaces or water that look visibly dirty or have a layer of grime.
The bathtub is scummy and needs a good scrub.
Physical Texture
'Scummy' often implies a slimy, sticky, or slippery feel, like algae on water.
The rocks near the scummy edge of the lake were too slippery to walk on.
Negative Connotation
Using 'scummy' suggests a strong negative reaction, indicating disgust or revulsion.
She refused to drink from the scummy glass.
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