Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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slum | Yes | No | Yes | No |
slummy | No | Yes | No | No |
slum (noun) | slummy (noun) |
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a district of a city marked by poverty and inferior living conditions |
slum (adjective) | slummy (adjective) |
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(of housing or residential areas) indicative of poverty |
slum (verb) | slummy (verb) |
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spend time at a lower socio-economic level than one's own, motivated by curiosity or desire for adventure; usage considered condescending and insensitive |