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downlowing 

Based on the express "keeping it on the down low," the term "downlowing" refers to a casual, and at the same time, secret, homosexual relationship, typically between black or latino men in small social gatherings - such as card games. Many of the men who participate in "downlowing" do not consider themselves gay, and many even have families.
Felix invited me to play dominoes with him and the boys this weekend, but I was told there's a lot of downlowing going on at those games, so I declined.
downlowing by Andrew August 19, 2004
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Downtownie 

n. Person who grows up in a dense urban neighborhood ("downtown") as opposed to the growth-friendly suburbs.

Generally these people are socially awkward, unusually tense, and don't have close personal friends, but rather a large group of acquaintances they call "friends". They know everyone and no one at the same time.

Often flaky.
"I can't handle Irina at these parties, she's such a downtownie."

"She doesn't understand going to play soccer, she's a downtownie."

"There is no way Tom's going to make it out to your jam, he's a downtownie."
Downtownie by John Hollick May 13, 2008

downtownish

Somewhere within 10 city blocks of downtown.
I'll be downtownish around 5 p.m. today. Where exactly do you want to meet?
downtownish by SpokaneTodd August 20, 2014