Looking for the meaning of the word SLUMMY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SLUMMY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Slummy
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late 19th century: from slum + -y
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈslʌmi
Dialects: British English
Definition:
squalid or unfit for human habitation
Short Definition:squalid or unfit for habitation
Examples:- a slummy neighbourhood
- a small slummy apartment where three generations of a family crowd together
Word: Slummy
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈslʌmi
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(in Liverpool) loose change; coins
Short Definition:loose change
Examples:- got my bag of slummy ready for the next minimum fare being paid with a £20 note
- he always had loads of slummy in his pockets
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