Looking for the meaning of the word SCUMBLED in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SCUMBLED with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Scumble
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late 17th century (as a verb): perhaps a frequentative of the verb scum
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈskʌmb(ə)l
Dialects: British English
Definition:
modify (a painting or colour) by applying a very thin coat of opaque paint to give a softer or duller effect
Short Definition:modify painting or colour by applying very thin coat of opaque paint
Examples:- the area surrounding the main figures will be scumbled
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