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slummed

 

[ slʌmd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

living poorly

The term 'slummed' refers to the act of living in conditions that are significantly below the standard of living. It often implies a situation where individuals, often due to economic hardship, find themselves in urban areas that are characterized by poverty. When people slum, they may be forced to reside in dilapidated housing or in neighborhoods plagued by crime and social issues. The term can evoke strong imagery of disadvantage and struggles faced by a community. It can also refer to someone who is voluntarily living in such conditions to experience a different lifestyle or to empathize with those living in poverty.

Synonyms

endured hardship, lived poorly, struggled

Examples of usage

  • He slummed it in the city for a few months.
  • After losing his job, he slummed with friends until he found work.
  • Many artists have slummed in order to capture the essence of urban life.

Translations

Translations of the word "slummed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 favelizado

🇮🇳 स्लम में रहने वाला

🇩🇪 in einem Slum lebend

🇮🇩 tinggal di daerah kumuh

🇺🇦 жив у нетрях

🇵🇱 żyjący w slumsach

🇯🇵 スラムに住んでいる

🇫🇷 vivant dans un bidonville

🇪🇸 vivir en un barrio marginal

🇹🇷 gecekondu bölgesinde yaşayan

🇰🇷 슬럼에 사는

🇸🇦 يعيش في حي فقير

🇨🇿 žijící ve slumech

🇸🇰 žijúci v slumoch

🇨🇳 住在贫民窟

🇸🇮 živeč v slumu

🇮🇸 búa í slummi

🇰🇿 сламыда тұратын

🇬🇪 სლუმში მცხოვრები

🇦🇿 sumanın içində yaşayan

🇲🇽 viviendo en un barrio marginal

Etymology

The word 'slummed' derives from the English term 'slum', which originally indicated a poorly constructed house or a place where the quality of living conditions is exceedingly low. Its origin can be traced back to the mid-19th century, where it was used to describe the overcrowded and often unhealthy living conditions of urban areas during the Industrial Revolution. As cities expanded rapidly, many poor workers found themselves living in squalid conditions due to economic necessity. The term 'slumming' became popularized in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, especially among wealthy individuals who would visit impoverished neighborhoods to observe life from a different perspective. The evolution of the term over time has contributed to its connotation of both poverty and an engagement with social issues, reflecting societal attitudes towards class and economic disparity.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,180, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.