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noun

ˈlō-ˌdau̇n How to pronounce lowdown (audio)
Definition of lowdownnext
as in scoop
information not generally available to the public have you heard the lowdown on the new chairman of the department?

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adjective

ˈlō-(ˌ)dau̇n How to pronounce low-down (audio)
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

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Recent Examples of lowdown
Noun
Vogue caught up with all of the queens below to get the lowdown on how their distinctive drag looks channeled Mugler and how the designer continues to inspire. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2023 Get the full lowdown on how the new home came to life straight from production designer Corey Kaplan and set decorator Kristin Peterson here. — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 5 Jan. 2023
Adjective
Get the low-down on the best primers for mature skin, plus, insight from cosmetic chemists and makeup artists. — Iman Balagam, Allure, 1 Sep. 2024 Two tomatoes sat ripening on the dining-room table, and pencil marks remained on the doorframe from his kids’ heights growing up, with a few low-down marks for their dog. — Ellyn Gaydos, Harper's Magazine, 25 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for lowdown
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lowdown
  1. scoop
  2. dirty
  3. tip
  4. nasty
  5. rumor
  6. vile
  7. immoral
  8. vicious
Noun
  • Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shops will service up free scoops of ice cream at participating stores on Tuesday, April 8.
    — Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Nearly 40 people turned out to the Lincolnwood Community Center last Thursday in Lincolnwood for rounds of bingo, scoops of ice cream – with all the sweet trimmings – and camaraderie with local police officers.
    — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of scoop
Adjective
  • The scene will portray oil workers getting in their trucks and heading to work, thus a dirty vehicle is a must.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Some sprays work for up to 24 hours after application and are suitable for the dirtiest areas, such as bathrooms.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Definition of dirty
Noun
  • Below, experts in podiatry and physical therapy share their best tips for shopping for flat foot-friendly walking shoes, plus options that are just begging to be worn on your daily walks.
    — Sara Coughlin, SELF, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Here are a few tips to support your digestive health:23 Watch your diet: Avoid spicy, high-fat, and acidic foods.
    — Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of tip
Adjective
  • His other performances included as Robert De Niro’s nasty henchman in Michael Mann’s Heat (1995); as Marlon Brando’s insane assistant in John Frankenheimer’s The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996) and as the suave crook Simon Templar in Phillip Noyce’s The Saint (1997).
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025
  • The veteran forward took a nasty fall with 3:21 left in the fourth quarter, landed hard on his tailbone, and spent minutes down on the court surrounded by teammates and coaches.
    — C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2025
Definition of nasty
Noun
  • The Philadelphia Eagles accepted President Donald Trump’s invitation to the White House to celebrate their 2025 Super Bowl win over the Kansas City Chiefs despite rumors to the contrary.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2025
  • After months of rumors, the Switch 2 was officially announced in January with a teaser video that showed off its sleek, larger design.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 2 Apr. 2025
Definition of rumor
Adjective
  • Snow White gets a much more meaningful backstory The original Disney film begins with a few short sentences about how Snow White was forced to work as a scullery maid for her vile stepmother, the Queen.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Newsweek's efforts to politicize the death of these individuals, including the reporter's request to confirm names and locations of death, are vile.
    — Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of vile
Adjective
  • Trump’s contrived veneer is being ripped away to reveal an immoral, mendacious, transactional opportunist, without a shred of loyalty to anyone or anything but himself.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Before these studies, the cause of TB was presumed to be primarily constitutional, by either an inherent predisposition or from unhealthy or immoral lifestyles.
    — Karen Dobos, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2025
Definition of immoral
Adjective
  • Softened by pride, Amber slinks away herself, albeit much more cutely than Gregory and accompanied by a vicious side-eye.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2025
  • The Kansas City Glory’s season opener was set to begin on Saturday afternoon, but viral sensation Elena Easley was sitting on the field, experiencing a vicious headache.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2025
Definition of vicious

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