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low-down

Dictionary definition · low-down

noun

  1. slang terms for inside information"is that the straight dope?"

adjective

  1. of the most contemptible kind"abject cowardice"
  2. (of jazz) having the soulful feeling of early blues

Similar words

abjectlowmiserablescummyscurvydopepoopthe skinnyfunky

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).