slummy

pronunciation

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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 .

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