lowdown
Americannoun
adjective
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contemptible; base; mean.
a lowdown trick.
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low, especially socially or morally; degraded.
Etymology
Origin of lowdown
Example Sentences
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But Garry—as enacted by Mr. Warren-Smith, whose double-barreled surname wouldn’t suit the lowdown lunacy Garry gets up to—is a warmly ingratiating performer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
With the help of Charlotte assistant Dicker and Scotland assistant Steven Naismith, BBC Scotland gets the lowdown on "one of the best facilities in the MLS" and the national team's summer set-up.
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2026
Unlike in the moments after Reagan and his predecessor, Gerald Ford, were shot, you probably didn’t turn on the nearest TV or flee to the closest newsstand to get the lowdown.
From Slate ● Jul. 16, 2024
Here’s the lowdown on home improvements for people with disabilities, and the expected costs for many of these projects.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 22, 2023
Would Old Chao consider giving them the lowdown on his new job?
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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