scumble

scum·ble

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [skuhm-buh l]
- /ˈskʌm bəl/
- /ˈskʌmbl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skuhm-buh l]
- /ˈskʌm bəl/

Definitions of scumble word

verb with object scumble to soften (the color or tone of a painted area) by overlaying parts with opaque or semiopaque color applied thinly and lightly with an almost dry brush. 1
noun scumble the act or technique of scumbling. 1
noun scumble the effect produced by this technique. 1
verb scumble (in painting and drawing) to soften or blend (an outline or colour) with an upper coat of opaque colour, applied very thinly 0
noun scumble the upper layer of colour applied in this way 0
noun scumble the technique or effects of scumbling 0

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Origin of scumble

First appearance:

before 1790

One of the 43% newest English words

1790-1800; perhaps equivalent to scum (v.) + -le, with intrusive b

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Parts of speech for Scumble

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Scumble

scumble popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

scumble usage trend in Literature

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