slum Meaning & Definition
What Does Slum Mean?
Slum is used as a noun meaning A dilapidated neighborhood where many people live in a state of poverty. It can also mean Inexpensive trinkets awarded as prizes in a carnival game. As a verb, it means To visit a neighborhood of a status below one's own.
Slum: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //slʌm// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | slummy and slum area |
| Plural | slums |
| Verb forms | slums, slumming, slummed |
Slum Definition (Noun)
- A dilapidated neighborhood where many people live in a state of poverty.
- Inexpensive trinkets awarded as prizes in a carnival game.
Slum as a Verb
- To visit a neighborhood of a status below one's own.
- To saunter about in a disreputable manner.
Noun
- Slumgullion; a meat-based stew.
Noun
- Nonsense; humbug.
Synonyms of Slum
Slum synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Slum
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Slum in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
slum (countable and uncountable, plural slums)
slum (third-person singular simple present slums, present participle slumming, simple past and past participle slummed)
slum (uncountable)
Words That Rhyme With Slum
Origin of Slum
Origin 1: First attested in 1812. Originally slang, in the sense "room", especially "backroom", of unknown origin.
Origin 2: See slumgullion.
How to Pronounce Slum
Slum is pronounced //slʌm// and has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Slum
Is slum a noun or a verb?
Slum is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for slum?
Words with a similar meaning to slum include slummy and slum area. See the full list of slum synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of slum?
The plural of slum is slums.
What is the past tense of slum?
The past tense of slum is slummed. The present participle is slumming.