slumming
Slumming (noun) means spending time in a place or among people considered of lower social status than one's own, often for novelty. Example: “Critics accused the celebrity of slumming for publicity by visiting the run-down neighborhood.”
How to use slumming
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTemporarily mixing with people or places seen as "beneath" your usual standing.
Often carries a slightly critical or ironic tone, implying condescension.
Word forms
slummings plural
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Critics accused the celebrity of _____ for publicity by visiting the run-down neighborhood.
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What does “slumming” mean?
The word “slumming” means spending time in a place or among people considered of lower social status than one's own, often for novelty. In plain terms, temporarily mixing with people or places seen as "beneath" your usual standing.
How do you use “slumming” in a sentence?
Here is “slumming” used in a sentence: “Critics accused the celebrity of slumming for publicity by visiting the run-down neighborhood.”
What part of speech is “slumming”?
“Slumming” is a noun.
What is the meaning of slumming?
"slumming" (noun) means spending time in a place or among people considered of lower social status than one's own, often for novelty.