down-low
Hushed, hidden information
Down-low describes something kept secret or confidential: Keep this on the down-low.
The phrase often implies discretion about potentially sensitive information.
In African American slang, on the down-low or DL specifically refers to men who have sex with men while publicly identifying as heterosexual, often while in relationships with women.
Concealed information
- hush-hushHighly confidential matter
- confidentialMeant to stay secret
- privateRestricted to certain parties
- hiddenKept out of sight
concealed · undisclosed · unrevealed · classified · closeted · off-the-record · need-to-know · insider
Secretly engaged in espionage
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
- furtiveSecretive and sly
- surreptitiousDone secretly, avoiding detection
- stealthySecretly cautious in movement
sneaky · behind-the-scenes · under-the-table · backroom · backdoor · illicit · unauthorized · underground
Not immediately obvious
- understatedDeliberately minimized in expression
- quietLacking in sound
- inconspicuousNot readily noticed
- unobtrusiveNot readily noticed
casual · modest · unassuming · restrained · tactful · circumspect · guarded · careful
secret
Concealed information
- hush-hushHighly confidential matter
- confidentialMeant to stay secret
- privateRestricted to certain parties
hidden · concealed · undisclosed · unrevealed · classified · closeted · off-the-record · need-to-know · insider · quiet
undercover
Secretly engaged in espionage
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
- furtiveSecretive and sly
- surreptitiousDone secretly, avoiding detection
stealthy · sneaky · behind-the-scenes · under-the-table · backroom · backdoor · illicit · unauthorized · underground · shadowy
subtle
Not immediately obvious
- understatedDeliberately minimized in expression
- quietLacking in sound
- inconspicuousNot readily noticed
unobtrusive · casual · modest · unassuming · restrained · tactful · circumspect · guarded · careful · prudent