Slumdog meaning

The definition of a slumdog is a very poor person or child who lives in a crowded area in poverty.

An example of a slumdog is a boy living in a cardboard shelter in India.

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In India, a person who lives in the slums of cities.
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Origin of slumdog

  • slum +‎ dog; first appeared in the 2008 British romantic comedy film Slumdog Millionaire.

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Slumdog Sentence Examples

  • Slumdog Millionaire was produced by Christian Colson and released on November 12, 2008.

  • The authorities feel that it's unlikely that someone with his "slumdog" background would know all the answers to the questions.

  • The Slumdog Millionaire movie is based on a novel by Indian author Vikas Swarup, Q&A.

  • Slumdog Millionaire won eight of the 10 Academy Awards, or Oscars, it was nominated for in 2009.

  • That cohesive vision was beautifully demonstrated by the number of nominations and wins for Slumdog Millionaire in 2009.

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