English
Etymology 1
From scum.
Noun
scumming
- (printers' jargon) The accumulation of sticky ink on a plate.
Etymology 2
Probably from skim|skimming, modified by the derogatory sense of scum.
Noun
scumming
- (gamers' jargon) The strategy of collecting easy rewards in unchallenging areas, e.g. when a high-level character visits levels suitable for low-level characters in w:Roguelike|roguelike games.
- (gamers' jargon) The act of restoring a game's save file for the purpose of continuing play with a better outcome than was obtained the first time.
Derived terms
stair scumming, town scumming
save-scumming, save-file scumming
auto-scumming
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