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Short for "down low". Down-low is an African American slang term that typically refers to a subculture of black men who usually identify as heterosexual, but who have sex with men; some avoid sharing this information even if they have female sexual partner(s) married or single. The term is also used to refer to a related sexual identity.
secret, hidden, not telling anyone but someone you absolutely trust
secret, hidden, not telling anyone but someone you absolutely trust
"I never meant to, but I did though
I gotta keep it on the d-low
Then again, what the fuck do I know
You're always on my mind so
Felt good but now I feel bad
I think I know I can't take it back
No, there's nothin' I can say"
-Zayn Malik in "Too Much"
"I can't believe Zayn and Harry are together. They must keep it on the d low."
"Since Zayn is with Gigi he has to keep it on the d low."
I gotta keep it on the d-low
Then again, what the fuck do I know
You're always on my mind so
Felt good but now I feel bad
I think I know I can't take it back
No, there's nothin' I can say"
-Zayn Malik in "Too Much"
"I can't believe Zayn and Harry are together. They must keep it on the d low."
"Since Zayn is with Gigi he has to keep it on the d low."
by might as well be roses August 02, 2018
May 4 Word of the Day
A portmanteau of carpe diem, a Latin phrase that means “Seize the Day!” and DM, which stands for Direct Messages. This word means seizing the day via DMs.
by LolWut098 December 30, 2020
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DL "Down Low" hidden, concealed secretive. However, recently "DL" is used to refer to covert male homosexual activity. specfically in the Black community.An "urban comtemporary" version of "In the closet"
I feel bad for Jane/Tamika she's about to have Dick's/Jamal's baby. She doesn't know he's :In the closet/On the D low.
by ra ra January 03, 2008