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The DL

Men, usually black or latino, who partake in heterosexual relationships, but also engage in homosexual activities with other men at "oppurtune" times. These homosexual encouters happen purely for sex not a relationship or emotional connection. Over 73% of black males, as reported on Oprah, are on The DL.
J.L. King on Oprah, was once on "The DL."
by Shanalya Emiglaiman April 29, 2006
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a term used in place for "Down-Low"
Lets keep our relationship on the "DL"
by Tyra May 13, 2005
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Meaning on the down low a turm used mostly by black homosexuals who are in the closet or the down low
by NLR718 June 11, 2006
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Dow-low; not known by the general public.

Something that is a secret or surprise needs to be kept on the DL
"Is she pregnant?"
"Yeah, but lets keep it on the DL so her parents don't find out"
by kissmissbecca February 5, 2009
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by Michael February 2, 2005
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"YO, you tapped dat ass las night didn't ya?"
"Yeah, but keep it on the DL, yo."
by squipple November 9, 2002
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Abbreviation for down low Meaning to keep quite on something.
by IceWarm October 2, 2004
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