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pond scum

pond scum noun: algae, especially when growing on the surface of a pond.

Noun

pond scum (uncountable)

  1. Algae, especially when growing on the surface of a pond.
  2. (figuratively) Worthless, insignificant person or people.
    Synonyms:
    pondlife

Synonyms of pond scum

Questions about pond scum

What does pond scum mean?
Pond scum means algae, especially when growing on the surface of a pond.
What part of speech is pond scum?
Pond scum is a noun.

Words near pond scum in the dictionary

  1. pond lily
  2. pond liner
  3. pond liners
  4. pond loach
  5. pond loaches
  6. pond scum
  7. pond slider
  8. pond sliders
  9. pond snail
  10. pond snails
  11. pond turtle

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