Slum it

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phrasal verb

To live temporarily in much worse conditions than you are used to.

We had to slum it in a cheap motel for the night.
Visual representation of "slum it" - To live temporarily in much worse conditions than you are used to

Often appears as...

  • slum it out
  • slum it in a

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial, Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "slum it"
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Temporary Situation

Use 'slum it' when referring to a short-term living situation that's worse than usual.

Illustration for Temporary Situation
Our house is being fumigated, so we're slumming it at my brother's cramped studio.
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Humor or Irony

'Slum it' often includes a sense of humor or irony about the uncomfortable circumstances.

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We'll be slumming it in the wilderness this weekend, but at least there's no Wi-Fi!
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Choice Implied

The phrase suggests chose the less comfortable option, possibly for an experience.

Illustration for Choice Implied
For our vacation, we're slumming it on a working farm instead of a hotel.
Visual representation of the word "Slum it"

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