2. Adjective. Unfair; shameful. ¹
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Definition of Lowdown
1. the whole truth [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Lowdown
Literary usage of Lowdown
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The General Stud-book, Containing Pedigrees of Race Horses, &c. &c. from the (1893)
"lowdown (foaled in 1883), by Lowlander, out of Eiderdown, by King John (Mr WB
Partridge's), had, in 1891, a foal which died, was barren in 1890 and 92, ..."
2. Journal of the New England Water Works Association by New England Water Works Association (1920)
"The lowdown tank acts on the same principles as do the high tanks. The absence
of head is overcome by the use of a larger supply from the tank to the closet ..."
3. The Bookman (1900)
"Why, I'm in a constant lowdown thundering fear ! For what am I here ? It's enough
to make one sweat blood. For what have I become well again ? ..."
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