Added 9 October 2026 low-down /ˈləʊ.daʊn/ noun Categories: LanguageObscure Words noun ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about low-down at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Slang terms for inside information. is that the straight dope? adjective Of the most contemptible kind. abject cowardice (of jazz) having the soulful feeling of early blues. Related Words: contemptiblemiserableabjectfunkyskinnyscummyemotionalpoopdopescurvylowdespicable Back to today's word