How to pronounce "scrums"

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Definition of "scrums"

Noun

  • A tightly-packed and disorderly crowd of people.
    Example: "A scrum developed around the bar when free beer was announced."
  • Specifically used in the Canadian media to describe a tightly-packed group of reporters surrounding a member of the Canadian House of Commons while in the Parliament Buildings.
    Example: "A scrum formed around Scott Brison shortly after he announced his candidacy for the federal Liberal leadership."
  • In rugby union or rugby league, all the forwards joined together in an organised way. Also known as a scrummage.
  • In Agile software development, a daily meeting in which each developer describes what they have been doing, what they plan to do next, and any impediments to progress.

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