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Slummy

//ˈslʌmi// adj

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Like a slum; run-down, dirty, decrepit.

    "Cars and unemployment increased. Council houses took on a slummier look."

Adjective
  1. 1
    (of housing or residential areas) indicative of poverty wordnet

Etymology

From slum + -y.

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