slummy
pronunciation
How to pronounce slummy in British English: UK ['slʌmɪ]
How to pronounce slummy in American English: US ['slʌmɪ]
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- Adjective:
- (of housing or residential areas) indicative of poverty
Word Origin
- slummy (adj.)
- 1873, from slum (n.) + -y (2). Related: Slummily; slumminess.
Example
- 1. She found herself in a slummy back street .
- 2. That part was once very slummy but is now very smart .