slang terms for inside information; "is that the straight dope?"
Used in a Sentence
low-down
How to use low-down in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for low-down.
Editorial note
I wish they would have kissed his ass a little to get the low-down on the vulnerability so I didn't have to worry about my company's private github repos.
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Quick take
slang terms for inside information; "is that the straight dope?"
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of low-down gathered in one view.
of the most contemptible kind; "abject cowardice"; "a low stunt to pull"; "a low-down sneak"; "his miserable treatment of his family"; "You miserable skunk!"; "a scummy rabble"; "a scurvy trick"
(of jazz) having the soulful feeling of early blues
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for low-down.
noun
slang terms for inside information; "is that the straight dope?"
adjective
of the most contemptible kind; "abject cowardice"; "a low stunt to pull"; "a low-down sneak"; "his miserable treatment of his family"; "You miserable skunk!"; "a scummy rabble"; "a scurvy trick"
adjective
(of jazz) having the soulful feeling of early blues
See also: funky
Example sentences
I wish they would have kissed his ass a little to get the low-down on the vulnerability so I didn't have to worry about my company's private github repos.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use low-down in a sentence?
I wish they would have kissed his ass a little to get the low-down on the vulnerability so I didn't have to worry about my company's private github repos.
What does low-down mean?
slang terms for inside information; "is that the straight dope?"
What part of speech is low-down?
low-down is commonly used as noun, adjective.