the scum of the earth

the scum of the earth

(very informal)

if a group of people are the scum of the earth, they are the worst type of people

Usage notes: Scum is a layer of unpleasant or dirty substance that has formed on top of a liquid.

People who abuse children are the scum of the earth.

See also: earth, of, scum

Common Names:

Name	Gender	Pronounced	Usage
ValquÍRia		-	Portuguese
Alojzia		-	Slovak
ConstanÇA		-	Portuguese
Pedrinho		-	Portuguese
Kristupas		-	Lithuanian
Theodotos		-	Ancient Greek

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