scumming

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/ˈskʌmɪŋ/

noun

The accumulation of sticky ink on a plate.

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Meanings

scumming1

nounscumming (plural scummings)

plural scummings

  1. mediaThe accumulation of sticky ink on a plate.
  2. in pluralThat which is scummed off; skimmings; scum.

scumming2

nounscumming (uncountable)
  1. derogatoryuncountablevideo gamesThe 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.
  2. derogatoryuncountablevideo gamesThe 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.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
despumation

Origin

scumming · noun

From scum + -ing.

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scumming · noun

Probably from skimming, modified by the derogatory sense of scum.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

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Cite this entry
APA

scumming. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/scumming

MLA

“scumming.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/scumming. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “scumming,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/scumming.

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