lowdown
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Noun — Informal: the true facts or inside information about something.
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Informal, mostly used in speech.
Etymology
From low plus down, originally meaning "humble," later shifting to slang for secret/inside information by the early 1900s.
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What does “lowdown” mean?
The word “lowdown” means informal: the true facts or inside information about something. In plain terms, the real story or inside details, or (as an adjective) shabby and dishonorable.
How do you use “lowdown” in a sentence?
Here is “lowdown” used in a sentence: “Give me the lowdown on what happened at the meeting.”
What part of speech is “lowdown”?
Depending on how it is used, “lowdown” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “lowdown” come from?
The word “lowdown” dates back to around 1900. From low plus down, originally meaning "humble," later shifting to slang for secret/inside information by the early 1900s.
How many meanings does “lowdown” have?
“Lowdown” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal: the true facts or inside information about something.