scumming.
The accumulation of sticky ink on a plate.
Meaning & usage
The accumulation of sticky ink on a plate.
That which is scummed off; skimmings; scum.
Where this word comes from
From scum + -ing.
The strategy of collecting easy rewards in unchallenging areas, e.g. when a high-level character visits levels suitable for low-level characters in roguelike games.
The act of restoring a game's save file, or restarting the game, for the purpose of continuing play with a better outcome than was obtained the first time.
Where this word comes from
Probably from skimming, modified by the derogatory sense of scum.
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