down low

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Noun

down low (uncountable)

1. A state of secrecy.

   I'll tell you, but keep it on the down low.

2. (sexuality) The state of being a man who secretly sleeps with people other than his partner.
3. (AAVE, sexuality) The state of being a man who secretly sleeps with other men.

Adjective

down low

1. (of a person) Undercover or lying about one's identity.
2. (AAVE, of a man) Purporting to be heterosexual while engaged in sex with men.

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