Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun The state of being known or discussed by few.
- noun A state of secrecy, especially one regarding the activities of a man who considers himself heterosexual but who has sex with other men.
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- noun
secrecy - noun sexuality the state of being a man who secretly sleeps with people other than his partner
- noun sexuality the state of being a man who secretly sleeps with other men
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Examples
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“Down low” is a cherished concept: secret, alternative, not commercial—everything one wants to be.
Chloe’s Scene Condé Nast 1994
john commented on the word down low
see also dl
October 4, 2007
omurchu commented on the word down low
As far as I can see, none of your examples illustrated the meanins you give for down low. In any case your examples are all self explanatory anyway.
January 3, 2012