Slum Definition & Meaning
slum
- noun
- a district of a city marked by poverty and inferior living conditions
- 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"
"Slum" in song lyrics
See how slum is used in real songs:
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"Aye it's Mr.Freddy Major Fred from G.A slum"
Baby D — Ridin' in a Chevy -
"With the drugz and switch gunz, and pay 30 thou for the slum"
Black Rob f/ The L.O.X. — Can I Live -
"The Garden Blocc Don, the valley of the slum"
Brotha Lunch Hung — Siccmade
Words that rhyme with slum
Usage tips for "slum"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does slum mean?
- a district of a city marked by poverty and inferior living conditions 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"
- What part of speech is slum?
- Slum is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does slum have?
- Slum has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).