scuzzball

Morally repugnant person

A scuzzball is a sleazy, disreputable, or disgusting person—someone who inspires revulsion through their behavior or character.

The word combines scuzzy (grimy, low-class) with ball as a suffix for contemptible people, like sleazeball or slimeball: Her ex-boyfriend turned out to be a total scuzzball.

Mildly vulgar slang.

person

sleazebag

Contemptible, unethical person

  • lowlifeDisreputable, despicable person
  • creepStealthy, slow movement
  • dirtbagDespicable, untrustworthy person

scumbag · slimeball · loser · jerk · slob · degenerate · ne'er-do-well · scoundrel · miscreant · hoodlum

character

sleazy

Disreputably low-quality

  • slimyWet, slippery, unpleasant
  • smarmyInsincerely ingratiating
  • sketchyIncomplete or suspicious

shady · creepy · unscrupulous · dodgy · disreputable · underhanded · seedy · lecherous · sordid · tawdry

appearance

grimy

Coated in stubborn dirt

greasy · unkempt · unwashed · disheveled · slovenly · scruffy · grungy · squalid · crusty · matted

Opposites
moral character

scuzzballsaint

Canonized holy person

angel · good egg · hero · heroine · sweetheart

social respectability

scuzzballgentleman

Courteous, honorable man

lady · pillar of the community · man of honor · straight arrow · stand-up guy

social standing and respectability

scuzzballgentleman

Courteous, honorable man

lady · idol · dignitary · aristocrat · blue blood

Family

scuzzbag

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG