SCUNGE

Etymology

Noun

scunge (countable and uncountable, plural scunges)

(uncountable, slang) Muck, scum, dirt, dirtiness; also used attributively.

(countable, slang) A scrounger; one who habitually borrows.

(countable, slang) A dirty or untidy person; one who takes no pride in their appearance.

(countable, slang, derogatory) A scoundrel; a worthless or despicable person.

Synonyms

• (muck): grime, muck, scum

• (scrounger): bludger

• (dirty or untidy person; one who takes no pride in their appearance): dag

• (scoundrel): scoundrel

Verb

scunge (third-person singular simple present scunges, present participle scungeing or scunging, simple past and past participle scunged)

To mark with scunge; to begrime or besmirch.

To slink about; to sneak, to insinuate.

To scrounge; to borrow.

Source: Wiktionary



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