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The phrase "is scum" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used to express a strong negative opinion about someone or something, often implying that they are worthless or despicable. Example: "After seeing how he treated his friends, I can confidently say he is scum."
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The Mail really is scum".
She received a DM stating: "Your husband is scum.
Why am I starting to agree, just a bit, with Connolly's reported assertion that "all gossip is scum"?
He then warned them in vulgar terms: "Gentlemen, this time there will be no betrayal, because whoever betrays now is scum".
At best, Charlotte is patronised as a "chav" (itself an "ironic" word used by the middle classes when what they really want to say is "scum").
Henri (Feodor Atkine) is scum, Marion (Arielle Dombasle) is obnoxious, and Pauline (Amanda Langlet) is youthful integrity personified -- Sunday at 7 a.m. and 4 30 p.m. on Sun-dance.
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The water in the basin is scummed with soap.
Some channels are scum.
They're scum".
They are scum, sir".
You are scum.
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