Slummy

Pronunciation: /ˈslʌmi/

Definitions of slummy

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'slummy' describes a place that is dirty, run-down, or unkempt.

Example Sentences

A1 The house in the slummy neighborhood was small and run-down.

A2 She felt uncomfortable walking through the slummy streets at night.

B1 Despite its slummy appearance, the area had a strong sense of community.

B2 The slummy conditions of the apartment complex were a stark contrast to the luxury condos nearby.

C1 The government has plans to revitalize the slummy areas of the city and improve living conditions.

C2 The documentary shed light on the slummy conditions in which many people around the world live.

Examples of slummy in a Sentence

formal The government is working on improving the living conditions in the slummy areas of the city.

informal I wouldn't want to live in that slummy neighborhood, it looks pretty run-down.

slang That place is so slummy, I can't believe people actually live there.

figurative Her mind felt like a slummy neighborhood, cluttered with negative thoughts and memories.

Grammatical Forms of slummy

• past tense: slummed
• plural: slummies
• comparative: slummier
• superlative: slummiest
• present tense: slum
• future tense: will slum
• perfect tense: have slummed
• continuous tense: is slumming
• singular: slummy
• positive degree: slummy
• infinitive: to slum
• gerund: slumming
• participle: slummed

Origin and Evolution of slummy

First Known Use: 1850 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'slummy' is believed to have originated in British English during the 19th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a place or area characterized by poverty and dilapidated housing, the term 'slummy' has evolved to also describe a person's appearance or behavior that is considered unkempt or disheveled.