down low
The phrase 'down low' can refer to maintaining secrecy, especially in contexts involving hidden relationships or discreet behavior.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To keep something secret or confidential.
Example
- Let's keep this news on the down low until we're ready to announce it.
C1Sexuality
(informal, slang, LGBTQ+)A man who secretly engages in same-sex relationships while presenting as heterosexual.
Example
- He lives on the down low, hiding his true sexual orientation from his friends and family.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "down low":
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