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glow down
What does glow down mean?
The negative counterpart to a glow up, often said half-jokingly.
"He had a glow up in college and a glow down after."
Origin
A direct flip of glow up, it spread through beauty and meme content online in the late 2010s to describe getting worse instead of better.
Frequently asked questions
What does glow down mean?
A glow down is a change for the worse in looks, style, or vibe — the opposite of a glow up.
Is glow down an insult?
It can be — calling someone's change a glow down is a dig at their appearance or vibe.
What's the opposite of glow down?
A glow up — a positive transformation for the better.
What does glow down mean on TikTok?
On TikTok glow down describes someone or something that got worse over time.
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