Scumble Definition & Meaning

scumble
noun
  1. the application of very thin coat of color over the surface of a picture

"Scumble" in song lyrics

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  • "Down on your luck, got stuck on a scumble"
    Prime Minister Pete Nice & Daddy Rich — Dust to Dust

Usage tips for "scumble"

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