Slumdog

Pronunciation: /slʌm.dɔɡ/

Definitions of slumdog

noun A person who lives in a slum, especially a child

Example Sentences

A1 The slumdog found a stray cat to play with.

A2 The slumdog was adopted by a kind family.

B1 The slumdog's story inspired many people to help improve living conditions in impoverished areas.

B2 The slumdog's resilience and determination to survive in harsh conditions was admirable.

C1 The slumdog's rags-to-riches journey was made into a successful movie.

C2 The slumdog's tale of overcoming adversity resonated with audiences worldwide.

Examples of slumdog in a Sentence

formal The documentary shed light on the living conditions of slumdog children in developing countries.

informal I heard that new movie is about a slumdog who becomes a millionaire.

slang Hey, did you see that slumdog movie? It was so good!

figurative Despite growing up in a rough neighborhood, she never let her circumstances define her as a slumdog.

Grammatical Forms of slumdog

• past tense: slumdogged
• plural: slumdogs
• comparative: more slumdog
• superlative: most slumdog
• present tense: slumdogs
• future tense: will slumdog
• perfect tense: have slumdogged
• continuous tense: is slumdogging
• singular: slumdog
• positive degree: slumdog
• infinitive: to slumdog
• gerund: slumdogging
• participle: slumdogged

Origin and Evolution of slumdog

First Known Use: 1800 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'slumdog' is believed to have originated in British colonial India during the 19th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a person who lived in a slum area, the term 'slumdog' gained widespread recognition and popularity due to the 2008 film 'Slumdog Millionaire', which depicted the life of a young boy from the slums of Mumbai. The word has since become synonymous with poverty and destitution, often used to describe individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.