low-down meaning and definition

LOW-DOWN noun

Definition of low-down (noun)

1. slang terms for inside information
   • "is that the straight dope?"
   • synonyms: dope, poop, the skinny

LOW-DOWN adjective

Definition of 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"
   • synonyms: abject, low, miserable, scummy, scurvy
2. (of jazz) having the soulful feeling of early blues
   • synonyms: funky