Word info Synonyms

down low

Speech parts

1. down low - Noun

2. down low - Adjective

Meaning

A state of secrecy.
I'll tell you, but keep it on the down low.

(sexuality) The state of being a man who secretly sleeps with people other than his partner.

(African-American Vernacular, sexuality) The state of being a man who secretly sleeps with other men.

(African-American Vernacular, sexuality) A man who secretly sleeps with other men.

(of a person) Undercover or lying about one's identity.

(African-American Vernacular, of a man) Purporting to be heterosexual while engaged in sex with men.

down-low (uncountable)

Alternative spelling of down low

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Alternative names

down-low

Synonyms

Examples

The upshot is that cryptocurrency investing in New Zealand is something you’ll need to do on the down-low. Source: Internet

Walker also mentioned that Sasaki wanted to keep the recital on more of the down-low, so it could be a more “intimate” gathering with her close friends. Source: Internet

Mr. Keller likes to keep dings on da down-low. Source: Internet

Heh, you kept it pretty down-low eh? Source: Internet

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