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scumming.

The accumulation of sticky ink on a plate.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈskʌmɪŋ/
  1. The accumulation of sticky ink on a plate.

  2. That which is scummed off; skimmings; scum.

    in-plural
Where this word comes from

From scum + -ing.

noun/ˈskʌmɪŋ/
  1. 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.

    derogatory · uncountable
  2. 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.

    derogatory · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Probably from skimming, modified by the derogatory sense of scum.

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