Associations to the word «Slum»
Noun
- Habitat
- Thief
- Booth
- Wilkinson
- Freeway
- Lima
- Leeds
- Million
- London
- Lower
- Construction
- Gambling
- Literacy
- Block
- Mafia
- Rap
- Uganda
- Quest
- Policeman
- Factory
- Charity
- Superman
- Removal
- Rise
- Development
- Storey
- Tourism
- Ambulance
- Council
- Taking
- Jay
- Accent
- Modern
- Zimbabwe
- Health
- Jail
- Norris
- Construct
- Social
- Domingo
- Seoul
- Ale
- Awareness
- Immigration
- Fringe
- Growing
- Playground
- Bet
- Preaching
- Drain
- Property
- Chicago
- Disease
- Saving
- Bangladesh
- Lifestyle
- Wealth
- Masse
- Mortality
- Mud
- Neglect
- Rat
- Manchester
- Replacement
Adjective
Wiktionary
SLUM, noun. A dilapidated neighborhood where many people live in a state of poverty.
SLUM, verb. To visit a neighborhood of a status below one's own.
SLUM, verb. To associate with people or engage in activities with a status below one's own.
Dictionary definition
SLUM, noun. A district of a city marked by poverty and inferior living conditions.
SLUM, verb. Spend time at a lower socio-economic level than one's own, motivated by curiosity or desire for adventure; usage considered condescending and insensitive; "attending a motion picture show by the upper class was considered sluming in the early 20th century".
Wise words
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