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Scummy vs Scammy - What's the difference?

scummy | scammy |

As adjectives the difference between scummy and scammy

is that scummy is covered in scum while scammy is of or relating to scam.

scummy

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Covered in scum.
    • We have to wash your trousers: they're all scummy .
  • (slang) sleazy, worthless, no good
  • * 2006 , (Arctic Monkeys), When the Sun Goes Down (song)
    • And what a scummy man / just give him half a chance / I bet he'll rob you if he can.

    scammy

    English

    Adjective

    (head)
  • Of or relating to scam.