Scuz

Pronunciation: /skʌz/

Definitions of scuz

noun a slang term for a dirty or unkempt person

Example Sentences

A1 I don't like sitting on this scuz-covered couch.

A2 There was a scuz of dirt on the kitchen floor.

B1 She wiped away the scuz from the window pane.

B2 The scuz on the car's exterior needed a good scrubbing.

C1 The scuz in the corners of the room indicated a lack of cleaning.

C2 The scuz on the bathroom tiles was difficult to remove.

Examples of scuz in a Sentence

formal The waiter used a cloth to wipe away the scuz from the dining table.

informal I need to clean the scuz off my shoes before going inside.

slang There was so much scuz in that old car, it was disgusting.

figurative The scuz of corruption was finally exposed in the government scandal.

Grammatical Forms of scuz

• past tense: scuzzed
• plural: scuzes
• comparative: more scuzzy
• superlative: most scuzzy
• present tense: scuzes
• future tense: will scuz
• perfect tense: have scuzzed
• continuous tense: is scuzzing
• singular: scuz
• positive degree: scuz
• infinitive: to scuz
• gerund: scuzzing
• participle: scuzzed

Origin and Evolution of scuz

First Known Use: 1950 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'scuz' is believed to have originated as a slang term in the United States.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as a derogatory term for a person considered dirty or unkempt, 'scuz' has evolved to also mean something of low quality or undesirable. Its usage has expanded beyond describing individuals to also describe objects or situations.