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Scumming

//ˈskʌmɪŋ// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The accumulation of sticky ink on a plate.
  2. 2
    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
  3. 3
    That which is scummed off; skimmings; scum. in-plural
  4. 4
    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

Etymology

Etymology 1

From scum + -ing.

Etymology 2

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

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