lowdown

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low·down

noun \ˈlō-ˌdan\

Definition of LOWDOWN

: the inside facts : dope <gave us the lowdown on the situation>

Examples of LOWDOWN

  1. <have you heard the lowdown on the new chairman of the department?>

First Known Use of LOWDOWN

1915

Related to LOWDOWN

Synonyms: book, 411 [slang], inside, dope, poop [slang], scoop, skinny [slang], tip
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