low-down (n.)

  1. slang terms for inside information; is that the straight dope?

    [ Syn: dope , poop , the skinny ]

    low-down (adj.)

  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

    [ Syn: abject , low , miserable , scummy , scurvy ]

  2. (of jazz) having the soulful feeling of early blues

    [ Syn: funky ]

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