lowdown

lowdown Definition

☆ low·down (lō′do̵un′; for adj., -do̵un′)

noun

Slang the true, pertinent facts; esp., secret or inside information: with the

adjective

mean; contemptible
depressed; blue feeling lowdown
Jazz earthy; funky a lowdown blues

lowdown Usage Examples

Converse of object

get: Get the lowdown on Disney Orlando ticket sellers in UK & what's on offer.
give: I will be starting a website soon which will give the lowdown on the ESL profession from the teachers ' point of view.
have: Lydia Gard has the lowdown The sun is good for you!

Modifies a noun

cost: The lowdown Cost of living: one-bedroom flat from £ 130,000; period cottages from £ 190,000.

Adjective modifier

full: Get the full lowdown on the new Street Sports Activity Badge They're here!
complete: Funky ski resort guides giving you the complete lowdown.
late: Crazy Frog Ringtone - The latest lowdown on Crazy Frog Ringtones.
quick: Here's a quick lowdown on the " methods " .
official: So here's the official lowdown as to how and why this happens: What do we test you for?
essential: When in Rome, do it in style with our essential lowdown Take the kids to Venice?

Preposition: on

movie: To get the lowdown on the forthcoming movie, click here.
everything: Read our Hard Drive Buyers ' Guide for the lowdown on everything from spindle speed and areal density, to ATA and Raid.
health: Mind Body and Soul A new website which aims to give young people aged 14 â 16 the lowdown on health.
life: The Push Guide to Choosing a University is a pocket-friendly, pocket-sized guide that gives you the lowdown on student life.
band: Robert Duncan gives the lowdown on the glam-rock band who rose out of Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx.
man: There's all the lowdown on the man himself, plus some fab games!

Noun used with modifier

osm: The OSM lowdown: The Dakar Rally The 2003 Dakar Rally began on New Year's Day.
security: Network Associates ' agenda-setting boss gives Joey Gardiner the security lowdown.

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