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scummings

scummings is the plural of scumming.

Meaning of scumming

Noun (1)

scumming (plural scummings)

  1. The accumulation of sticky ink on a plate.
  2. (in plural) That which is scummed off; skimmings; scum.

Noun (2)

scumming (uncountable)

  1. (derogatory) The 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. (derogatory) The 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.

Questions about scummings

What is scummings the plural of?
Scummings is the plural of scumming.

Words near scummings in the dictionary

  1. scummier
  2. scummiest
  3. scummily
  4. scumminess
  5. scumming
  6. scummings
  7. scummish
  8. scummy
  9. scummy mummies
  10. scummy mummy
  11. Scumpia

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