HyperDic: low-down

English > 3 senses of the word low-down:
NOUNcommunicationlow-down, dope, poop, the skinnyslang terms for inside information
ADJECTIVEalllow-down, abject, low, miserable, scummy, scurvyof the most contemptible kind
alllow-down, funky(of jazz / jazz) having the soulful feeling of early blues
English > low-down: 3 senses > adjective 1
MeaningOf the most contemptible kind.
Example "a low-down sneak"
Synonymsabject, low, miserable, scummy, scurvy
BroadercontemptibleDeserving of contempt / contempt or scorn
Spanishabyecto, bajo, despreciable, miserable, vil
Catalanabjecte, baix, despreciable, miserable, vil
English > low-down: 3 senses > adjective 2
Meaning(of jazz / jazz) having the soulful feeling of early blues.
Synonymfunky
CategoryjazzA genre of popular music that originated in New Orleans around 1900 and developed through increasingly complex styles
BroaderemotionalOf more than usual emotion
English > low-down: 3 senses > noun 1, communication
Meaningslang terms for inside information.
Synonymsdope, poop, the skinny
Broaderdetails, inside informationtrue confidential information

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