different between scumbucket vs scuzzball

English

Alternative forms

• scum bucket, scum-bucket

Etymology

scum +? bucket

Pronunciation

Noun

scumbucket (plural scumbuckets)

1. (slang, derogatory) A sleazy, disreputable or despicable person; a lowlife.

   Why would you waste any time defending a scumbucket like him?

Related terms

• scumbag
• scuzzbucket

See also

• scuzzball
• sleazebag
• sleazeball

Anagrams

• cumbuckets

English

Alternative forms

• scuzz ball
• scuzz-ball

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /sk?zb?l/

Noun

scuzzball (plural scuzzballs)

1. (slang) Someone who does nasty things or plays harmful tricks; a person of very low ethics; a lowlife.
   • 2000, Robert Bacal, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Dealing With Difficult Employees

     Of course, if you're a sneaky, manipulative scuzzball, then maybe you don't want your boss to know you very well.

   • 2004, Jay Brida, G.O.P. D.O.A.

     Was she really in bed with Marlucci and a sorry scuzzball like Snyder? What was her angle, other than money?

Related terms

• scuzz
• scuzzbucket
• scuzzy
• sleazeball

See also

• sleazebag
• scumbag
• scumbucket