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low-down
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low-down, n.
true confidential information. [WordNet 1.5]
low-down, a.
- of the most contemptible kind; contemptible; mean; base; vile; -- of people or the actions of people; as, a lowdown sneak thief. [WordNet 1.5]
- having the soulful feeling of early blues; -- of jazz. [WordNet 1.5]
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