down low

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.

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!

by Bria April 22, 2004

on the down low

a straight man that enjoys having sexual intercourse with other men in secret. Mostly hidden.

Them boys are to close they look like they on the down low.

by Mr. X Anderson November 29, 2011

on the down low

A man, who for all intents and purposes, is straight, however once in a while likes to engage in gay sex.

Stephen would never mess around with a guy!

Yeah, whatever, he's on the down-low!

by G-Man June 8, 2004

on the down low

To keep it quiet, a secret, low profile,

hey man just keep this shit on the down low aight, i dont want mah gurl findin' out

by pimpette October 11, 2003

down low

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

by eboniprince April 30, 2003

down low

To keep a homosexual lifestyle hidden from others.

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

by recognize June 29, 2005

down low

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.

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

by IceWarm June 21, 2004