English adjective: low-down | |||
1. | low-down of the most contemptible kind | ||
Samples | 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 | ||
Similar | contemptible | ||
Antonyms | estimable | ||
2. | low-down (of jazz) having the soulful feeling of early blues | ||
Synonyms | funky | ||
Similar | emotional | ||
Domain category | jazz | ||
Antonyms | unemotional | ||
English noun: low-down | |||
1. | low-down (communication) slang terms for inside information | ||
Samples | Is that the straight dope?. | ||
Synonyms | dope, poop, the skinny | ||
Broader (hypernym) | details, inside information | ||