Definition of lowdown
(Entry 1 of 2)
: the inside facts : dope
gave us the lowdown on the situation
low-down
adjectiveDefinition of low-down (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: contemptible, base
a low-down dirty liar
2
: deeply emotional
low-down blues
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The first known use of lowdown was in 1850
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