The details and relevant information on a given topic or issue.

1. getting the skinny or full disclosure of the situation

n. The actual dirt or details that comprise a complex situation which is usually passed on from a first hand participant in the ongoing 'drama.' Sometimes this phrase references the prior details of a scenario such as background connections which expose real motive or the base common denominator that the average person may not know.

When you need to get to the point of something. This word is commonly used when you are trying to use 'hip' words with your friends so you won't seem like a complete loser.

When straight married men get some sex on the side from a homosexual man

A phrase used by an adult attempting to use young slang, while failing to realize that the correct phrase is "down low"

American in origin.Can mean COOL or be an expression of approval.
Alternativley an expression of contempt.