In English (British, or American), what are old fashioned, and/or endearing/'charming' words for scum?

https://www.thesaurus.com/browse/scum

riff-raff, yobbos

Wow, isn’t that handy!
I wished I had thought of that…

What I’m searching for, though, is words that Jellies have used, or heard of being used by their (grand)parents.
Maybe local idiom even.

But thanks anyway, @ragingloli!

Too bad endearing and charming must be requisites when the personification of the word is so readily available.

Are you hinting at scump?

lowlifes

Hinting? It’s like “hinting” that freezing is synonymous with cold!

I thought it would be clear that I got it.

Crystal clear. The irony is that the one person who wouldn’t get it —well you get that one too!!

Bum.

As the foremost snollygoster in my ‘hood, I usually use the terms knave and rapscallion.

What’s another word for scum?
Words Related to scum
barbarian, brute, caveman, Neanderthal, savage. loudmouth, vulgarian. lowlife, miscreant, rascal, rogue, roughneck, scab, scamp, scoundrel, villain, wretch. booby, doofus [slang], fool, jackass, nincompoop, ninny, nit [chiefly British], nitwit, nut, schmo (or schmoe) [slang]

Scum meaning people that are scummy?

There’s also scum like pond scum.

Also scum like ejaculate.

Ewwww, smegma.

Southerners use the term: “Bless his heart” to virtually negate the statement before it.

“He tries so hard to look nice. Bless his heart.” Meaning: “The guy is a slob.”
“He always tries to sound sensible. Bless his heart.” Meaning: “The guy is dumb as a post.” s

I simply can’t think of any thing “endearing” that means scum.

@Inspired_2write, not just a synonym, but a synonym that is also “endearing.”

‘Endearing’.

@jca2 I think the word was “cum” not “scum” the last time I looked.

@LuckyGuy There is a subtle variation: “well, bless your heart” in the context of sympathy is usually sincere. “What happened? you poor thing, bless your heart” <—sincere
“Wow, just look at you, you look a mess, bless your heart” <—what were you thinking you freaking idiot.

Then there is “Oh Nancy, bless her little heart” followed with a sigh and and possible shoulder shrug <—- F that bitch.

Tripe

I think Rascal comes closest.

Scalawag can be used endearingly.

@ARE_you_kidding_me Subtle difference, indeed. In my case they are talking about the other person. In your cases they are talking to the person. Interesting. Thanks for pointing that out.

@janbb: If you google it, you will find that I’m correct.

Google “scum slang for semen” or “scum slang for ejaculate.”

Here’s just one of many examples: https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english-thesaurus/semen

@janbb: Scumbag = condom.

@jca2 Thanks for the new knowledge!

I think rascal or scalawag are too mild when it comes to the issue of severity. Imagine rascal as an appropriate tag for say a child molester or wife beater.