Low-down Definition & Meaning

low-down
adjective
  1. 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"
  2. (of jazz) having the soulful feeling of early blues
noun
  1. slang terms for inside information; "is that the straight dope?"

"Low-down" in song lyrics

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  • "I keep my business on the low-down"
    JT Money — Whatcha Want
  • "But after a while we got the low-down"
    Kid 'N Play — Next Question

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