low-down
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7.4
- adjective
- /ˈloʊˌdaʊn/
- Offensive
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ruin
- What is the most awful, despicable, low-down thing a person can do?
- low-down dirty
- low-down skunk
- low-down dirty shame
Examples
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That low-down dirty dog is trying to kick us off the mission!
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These people are nasty, lying, low-down cheats, and they will not let go of their power easily.
Blog text (30) -
" She is so mean and low-down," Emily said first.
Fiction book (1993) -
There is no reason at all that Obama has to act in this low-down manner.
Blog text (15) -
Of all the contemptible low-down things to do.
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It is a low-down dirty shame.
Blog text (18) -
Alonzo's a low-down, ruthless vato.
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I've heard that you're a low-down, Yankee liar.
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I sincerely hope you are not in business with Mr. Hightower 'cause he is nothin' but a low-down scum!
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He was known for his low-down behavior, often cheating his friends and lying without remorse.
Synonyms
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1.3
Having little social rank or importance
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3.7
A person who is very mean and deserves to be disliked
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5.4
Deserves strong blame or dislike
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8.4
Very shameful and deserving strong dislike
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8.9
Very bad or mean and deserving strong dislike
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8.0
Very dishonest or cruel in a way that makes people feel disgusted
Very bad and of little value
People think someone is very bad and not respected
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Etymology
Low-down as an adjective uses low ('base' or 'mean') with down to make the idea stronger, giving the picture of someone low in moral standing. That's why calling an action or person 'low-down' means they are 'morally bad' or shameful.