Slums Of Shaolin

A term referring to the ghettos of New York City's Staten Island district. The term was made famous by rap group Wu-Tang Clan whom hail from the areas (most of the members do any way). By far most, if not all of the "slums of Shaolin" can be found on the boroughs ruff and tumble North Shore. Common characteristics that can be found in the neighborhoods considered the "slums of Shaolin" are drugs, crime, and poverty amongst others.

"Staplton, the Wild West (West Brighton), Park Hill, Port Richmond, Now Borne (New Brighton), Jungle Nillz (Mariners Harbor)" - Method Man, "Shaolin What!?"

by Anonymous August 14, 2004

surms

the act of douching. when a girl squirts a substance into her vagina.

Wow, I couldn't sleep last night, so i woke up and caught my sister surms her vageeena!

by Ghetto Lady January 9, 2009

Slumskumbledy

A pain in the arse.

You slumskumbledy wench

by AbriCo February 22, 2011

Slumstyle

The act of doing regular daily tasks in a Slumdog esque manner. This term was derived from the indian ghettos unique style of accomplishing work.

The boy went to bed "slumstyle" by lying about what he was doing.

by Cripley September 1, 2011

stockdale slums

almost northwest bakersfield, ca. from north stine to north mcdonald way, and stockdale highway to joseph drive.

less go hit up the liquor store outside of stockdale slums, nigga, shit's cheap.

by bonesisaddicted July 7, 2009

slums

1. Another term for "ghetto." Except that slums would be used more to describe a metropolitan ghetto rather than a small town ghetto.

2. Originaly used to desribe the ghetto neighborhoods of New York city and Los Angeles.

(also see "hoodlums.")

I had to work real hard to rise up from the slums.

by Legs (Saintt) December 3, 2006

slums

a poor neighborhood or district

Michael: where do you live?
Malcolm: I’m from the slums

by thealmightygoat December 10, 2017