Definition of lowdown
:the inside facts :dope
- gave us the lowdown on the situation
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have you heard the lowdown on the new chairman of the department?
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The laser lowdown: The cost is usually $400 to $600 per treatment.
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The laser lowdown: Expect to pay $500 for just cheeks, $1,000 for full face.
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Here's the lowdown on what's just hype and what's truly unhealthy. 1.
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Coming up: The lowdown on Georgia, the potential gamechanger out of the Supreme Court and, as always, Trump.
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Customers pair up with locals from prospective towns, who then give the lowdown on the goings-on.
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Here is the lowdown on the latest spot for brews and food: 1.
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Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa—to get the lowdown on everything that happened.
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Here's the lowdown on DUIs in Arizona, including the state's zero-tolerance policy, extreme DUIs and super extreme DUIs.
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First Known Use of lowdown
1905
low-down
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adjective
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Definition of low-down
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:contemptible, base
- a low-down dirty liar
2
:deeply emotional
- low-down blues
First Known Use of low-down
1850
low-down Synonyms
Synonyms
base, contemptible, currish, despicable, detestable, dirty, dishonorable, execrable, ignominious, low, low-down, low-minded, mean, nasty, paltry, snide, sordid, vile, wretchedAntonyms
high, high-minded, honorable, lofty, noble, straight, upright, venerable, virtuousRelated Words
bad, black, evil, foul, immoral, iniquitous, miscreant, wicked, wrong; cruel, vicious; blamable, blameworthy, censurable, reprehensible; corrupt, debased, debauched, degenerate, depraved, dissolute, perverted; atrocious, villainous; unethical, unprincipled, unscrupulous; discreditable, disgraceful, disreputable, shameful, unworthyNear Antonyms
ethical, honest, just, principled, righteous, right-minded, scrupulous; commendable, excellent, exemplary, good, moral, right; decent, proper, reputable, respectable, seemly; blameless, guiltless; incorruptible, irreproachable; uncorrupted, unerringLOWDOWN Defined for English Language Learners
low-down
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adjective
Definition of low-down for English Language Learners
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: morally bad : dishonest and unfair
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