lowdown
1 of 2noun
low·down ˈlō-ˌdau̇n 
: the inside facts : dope
gave us the lowdown on the situation
low-down
2 of 2adjective
ˈlō-(ˌ)dau̇n
1
: contemptible, base
a low-down dirty liar
2
: deeply emotional
low-down blues
Synonyms
Noun
- 411 [slang]
- book
- dope
- inside
- poop [slang]
- scoop
- skinny [slang]
- tip
Adjective
- base
- contemptible
- currish
- despicable
- detestable
- dirty
- dishonorable
- execrable
- ignoble
- ignominious
- low
- low-minded
- mean
- nasty
- paltry
- snide
- sordid
- vile
- wretched
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Example Sentences
Noun have you heard the lowdown on the new chairman of the department?
Recent Examples on the Web
Amy Fischer Ms, Rd, Good Housekeeping, 26 Aug. 2022 Gabby immediately heads over to Rachel's cabin to get the lowdown on how her bestie is feeling after this blindside. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 9 Aug. 2022 Lab lowdown: Our registered dietitians like that most of the meals are protein-packed and quite substantial. Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Cdn, Nasm-cpt, Good Housekeeping, 31 May 2022 Here, the lowdown from experts on what castor oil can — and can't — do for your hair. Dori Price, Good Housekeeping, 8 July 2022 Crystal gives the lowdown of the Mexico trip to Rob and Jeff; Dorit finds comfort in her mom; Erika works on developing a new business; a text message rocks the group. Olivia Mccormack, Washington Post, 29 June 2022 Take a Bats in the Belfry Ghost Tour for the lowdown, and be sure to visit during October for the monthlong Hauntober event. Outside Online, 23 June 2022 Needing more biographical detail, Roger insisted upon a between-innings sortie to the press box for the up-to-date lowdown. Mark Singer, The New Yorker, 1 June 2022 Here's the lowdown on Sephora's Memorial Day offerings. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 27 May 2022 See More
Noun
Lab lowdown: Our experts appreciate that multiple dietary preferences are taken into consideration. Amy Fischer Ms, Rd, Good Housekeeping, 26 Aug. 2022 Gabby immediately heads over to Rachel's cabin to get the lowdown on how her bestie is feeling after this blindside. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 9 Aug. 2022 Lab lowdown: Our registered dietitians like that most of the meals are protein-packed and quite substantial. Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Cdn, Nasm-cpt, Good Housekeeping, 31 May 2022 Here, the lowdown from experts on what castor oil can — and can't — do for your hair. Dori Price, Good Housekeeping, 8 July 2022 Crystal gives the lowdown of the Mexico trip to Rob and Jeff; Dorit finds comfort in her mom; Erika works on developing a new business; a text message rocks the group. Olivia Mccormack, Washington Post, 29 June 2022 Take a Bats in the Belfry Ghost Tour for the lowdown, and be sure to visit during October for the monthlong Hauntober event. Outside Online, 23 June 2022 Needing more biographical detail, Roger insisted upon a between-innings sortie to the press box for the up-to-date lowdown. Mark Singer, The New Yorker, 1 June 2022 Here's the lowdown on Sephora's Memorial Day offerings. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 27 May 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1905, in the meaning defined above
Adjective
1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing lowdown
lowdown 1 of 2
noun
as in scoop
information not generally available to the public have you heard the lowdown on the new chairman of the department? Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- scoop
- tip
- rumor
- information
- news
- book
- skinny
- dope
- 411
- inside
- poop
- gossip
- story
- hint
- dish
- dirt
- word
- tidings
- intelligence
- pointer
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- ancient history
- open secret
low-down
2 of 2adjective
as in dirty
not following or in accordance with standards of honor and decency of all the low-down tricks that have ever been played in the history of that game Synonyms & Similar Words
- dirty
- nasty
- vile
- sordid
- vicious
- immoral
- cruel
- contemptible
- dishonorable
- bad
- ignoble
- snide
- despicable
- ignominious
- detestable
- corrupt
- wretched
- currish
- wicked
- base
- low-minded
- low
- evil
- mean
- paltry
- execrable
- wrong
- foul
- iniquitous
- miscreant
- villainous
- depraved
- unscrupulous
- debauched
- unprincipled
- perverted
- disreputable
- dissolute
- reprehensible
- degenerate
- shameful
- disgraceful
- censurable
- debased
- unethical
- atrocious
- discreditable
- unworthy
- blameworthy
- blamable
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- high
- straight
- honorable
- good
- honest
- lofty
- virtuous
- noble
- excellent
- proper
- moral
- ethical
- righteous
- scrupulous
- venerable
- right
- just
- upright
- decent
- high-minded
- respectable
- exemplary
- commendable
- reputable
- principled
- right-minded
- seemly
- guiltless
- blameless
- irreproachable
- unerring
- incorruptible
- uncorrupted