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down low

when black males try to remain straight by having sex with other men then go home and sleep with their wives. Just ask Keith from gametalk.

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by Screamapillar on Apr 06, 2004 09:20:58

Refers to when closeted black men leading mostly heterosexual lives seek other men for sex that is often anonymus and unprotected

Example:
"I am a black man who likes other men, but because of the stigma in the black community about being gay, I will only have sex on the down low."

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by Richard Black on Mar 19, 2005 23:06:44

Keeping quiet, not telling or acting out. In the gay community, black males who are tricking, looking for anal or oral sex.

Example:
Tyrone and Shi'Thead appeared like thugs on the street, but in the bedroom they experiemented with every hole they had. They kept it on the down low, though.

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by Bria on Apr 23, 2004 04:04:58

See also downlow or "on the downlow"

1. A secret to be kept quiet, from others especially friends or family.

2. The act of homosexual relations between black men. Often unprotected, and/or anonymous sex. Most men do not speak of the sex as they are getting together for a night of poker or other "manly" sport away from their wives or girlfriends.

Example:
Jen recently found out she had chlamydia, and she got it from her man Roger. Turns out Rog is on the Downlow with his poker buddies!

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by eboniprince on May 01, 2003 06:53:50

the act of keeping a secret, usually refering to homosexual activity

Example:

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by recognize on Jun 20, 2005 03:59:44

To keep a homosexual lifestyle hidden from others.

Example:
My brother had been on down low for two years before his we found out he was gay.

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by IceWarm on Jun 22, 2004 03:01:51

To keep quite on something. To not tell people about something. To not divulge information to people that should not know about something. Keeping certain information limited to a certain group or between two people.

Example:
"Keep this shit on the down low for now."

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by Manuel on Nov 23, 2006 06:06:12

1. anything low profile or to be kept in secrecy, especially in the realm of personal relationships.

2. any information to be kept private and between select parties, either in business, sports or personal relations.

Example:
1. I just met this new girl, but we're keeping it on the DL, until we're sure about each other.

2. I severely injured my ankle during practice, but let's keep it on the down low, so as to not alert the press.

3. This new talent of yours presents a style that is extremely rare, sign her up and let's keep it on the low, until all deals are signed.

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by allie on Mar 06, 2005 09:30:02

giving someone the down low is telling them what happened or telling them the secret

Example:
yeah, heres the down low about today

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by BennyT on Jul 12, 2003 09:35:51

To keep information limited to only a certain few "homies" who need know

Example:
Don't worry we will keep that dime bag that you bought "on the down low"

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