slum slum /ˈslʌm/

noun

1. () A district of a city marked by poverty and inferior living conditions  ( slum area , slum )
   a district of a city marked by poverty and inferior living conditions
   

verb

1. Spend time at a lower socio-economic level than one's own, motivated by curiosity or desire for adventure; usage considered condescending and insensitive  ( slum )
   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
   attending a motion picture show by the upper class was considered sluming in the early 20th century