Down-Low (Sexual Slang)

Down-Low (Sexual Slang)
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of or pertaining to men who secretly or discreetly have sex with other men: She once dated a down-low guy.
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on the down low , (of a man) secretly or discreetly engaging in sex with other men. secret; discreet: Okay I'll tell you, but keep it on the down-low.
First recorded in 1990-95; down 1 + low 1
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2022
Sense of Obligation | Henry Maxwell Dempsey (AKA Harry Harrison)
Physiology of The Opera | John H. Swaby (AKA "Scrici")
Tintinnalogia, or, the Art of Ringing | Richard Duckworth and Fabian Stedman
The Bondboy | George W. (George Washington) Ogden
Content warning: the following content includes references to sexual activity.
Something on the down-low is secret or private.
Down-low can also specifically refer to Black men who secretly have sex.
On the down-low , or on the DL, refers to information that’s kept quiet or under wraps. It emerges in Black slang by the 1990s. Both down and low underscore the slang’s sense of “quiet” and “hushed.”
Since at least the early 2000s, down-low refers to men who secretly have sex ( on the down low ) with other men. It’s historically used of urban Black men who otherwise present as heterosexual , often married and with children, in a culture where homosexuality has been stigmatized .
One can use down-low in general contexts for information that’s kept secret, discreet , or private (e.g., Keep this on the down-low, but I lost my job ).
If a person is on the down-low , that means they are keeping a low profile and staying out of the public eye.
Lmao Tori keeps her personal life on the dl for a reason, stop assuming things and let her live geez
— 🇮🇸ACAB (@sweatyves) November 29, 2015
Down-low , however, is very frequently used to talk about Black men who secretly or discreetly engage in sex with each other. The 2007 TV show The DL Chronicles followed men of color leading secret sex lives—and also showcases that down-low is frequently abbreviated as DL .
“Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt may lose his license to practice law — after failing to disclose an arrest on suspicion of assaulting a police officer in Virginia…Today Laxalt held an event in Reno, but refused to answer questions from local TV station KOLO ‘about why he’s been on the down low for the last few months.’”
—Rachel Hosie, The Independent (UK), April 2017
This content is not meant to be a formal definition of this term. Rather, it is an informal summary that seeks to provide supplemental information and context important to know or keep in mind about the term’s history, meaning, and usage.
Clad in a blue, striped button-down, a silver watch adorning his left wrist, Huckabee beams on the cover.
That article noted that the F-35 does not currently have the ability to down-link live video to ground troops,.
A grand juror in the Ferguson case is suing to be able to explain exactly what went down in the courtroom.
The pulps brought new readers to serious fiction, making it less intimidating with alluring art and low prices.
The gunman then burst from the restaurant and fled down the street with the other man.
In their shelter, Brion and Ulv crouched low and wondered why the attack didn't come.
The bride elect rushes up to him, and so they both step down to the foot-lights.
I take the Extream Bells, and set down the six Changes on them thus.
His wife stood smiling and waving, the boys shouting, as he disappeared in the old rockaway down the sandy road.
So he bore down on the solemn declaration that she stood face to face with a prison term for perjury.

This shows grade level based on the word's complexity.
This shows grade level based on the word's complexity.
of or pertaining to men who secretly or discreetly have sex with other men: She once dated a down-low guy.
"Is" it time for a new quiz? "Are" you ready? Then prove your excellent skills on using "is" vs. "are."

IS and ARE are both forms of which verb?
on the down low , (of a man) secretly or discreetly engaging in sex with other men. secret; discreet: Okay I'll tell you, but keep it on the down-low.
First recorded in 1990-95; down 1 + low 1
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2022
Sense of Obligation | Henry Maxwell Dempsey (AKA Harry Harrison)
Physiology of The Opera | John H. Swaby (AKA "Scrici")
Tintinnalogia, or, the Art of Ringing | Richard Duckworth and Fabian Stedman
The Bondboy | George W. (George Washington) Ogden
Content warning: the following content includes references to sexual activity.
Something on the down-low is secret or private.
Down-low can also specifically refer to Black men who secretly have sex.
On the down-low , or on the DL, refers to information that’s kept quiet or under wraps. It emerges in Black slang by the 1990s. Both down and low underscore the slang’s sense of “quiet” and “hushed.”
Since at least the early 2000s, down-low refers to men who secretly have sex ( on the down low ) with other men. It’s historically used of urban Black men who otherwise present as heterosexual , often married and with children, in a culture where homosexuality has been stigmatized .
One can use down-low in general contexts for information that’s kept secret, discreet , or private (e.g., Keep this on the down-low, but I lost my job ).
If a person is on the down-low , that means they are keeping a low profile and staying out of the public eye.
Lmao Tori keeps her personal life on the dl for a reason, stop assuming things and let her live geez
— 🇮🇸ACAB (@sweatyves) November 29, 2015
Down-low , however, is very frequently used to talk about Black men who secretly or discreetly engage in sex with each other. The 2007 TV show The DL Chronicles followed men of color leading secret sex lives—and also showcases that down-low is frequently abbreviated as DL .
“Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt may lose his license to practice law — after failing to disclose an arrest on suspicion of assaulting a police officer in Virginia…Today Laxalt held an event in Reno, but refused to answer questions from local TV station KOLO ‘about why he’s been on the down low for the last few months.’”
—Rachel Hosie, The Independent (UK), April 2017
This content is not meant to be a formal definition of this term. Rather, it is an informal summary that seeks to provide supplemental information and context important to know or keep in mind about the term’s history, meaning, and usage.
Clad in a blue, striped button-down, a silver watch adorning his left wrist, Huckabee beams on the cover.
That article noted that the F-35 does not currently have the ability to down-link live video to ground troops,.
A grand juror in the Ferguson case is suing to be able to explain exactly what went down in the courtroom.
The pulps brought new readers to serious fiction, making it less intimidating with alluring art and low prices.
The gunman then burst from the restaurant and fled down the street with the other man.
In their shelter, Brion and Ulv crouched low and wondered why the attack didn't come.
The bride elect rushes up to him, and so they both step down to the foot-lights.
I take the Extream Bells, and set down the six Changes on them thus.
His wife stood smiling and waving, the boys shouting, as he disappeared in the old rockaway down the sandy road.
So he bore down on the solemn declaration that she stood face to face with a prison term for perjury.

DL
DL means Down Low . This is basically a man who is seen publicly as straight , identifies and ‘acts’ straight; but secretly is attracted to or has sex with other men.
Kenneth : Oh Chris is so hot, why is he straight?
MJ : He’s on the dl , he ate my ass out in the parking lot this morning.
A "Straight" Man That Usually Has A Girlfriend Or Wife But, He Also Has A BoyFriend On The Dl ( Down Low ). Most Dl's Aren't Gay Just Bisexual But, Afraid To Come Out Because Of Family Or Friends.
Leo : You I'm Talking To This Boy On SnapChat, I Think He's Dl . Chanel : Oh Shit Really Lemme See Him. Leo: Look.
DOWN LOW see also D low--Hidden, concealed,secret.Specifically used to refer to covert male homosexual activity.Whether we're talking about guys who freak with their boys, or hustlers who are strictly " gay for pay " Thanks to homophobia, bigotry and all that bullshit in their communities they prefer to keep things quiet: On the DL .
"It's hard to stay on the DL when your girl catches you on the THUGZILLA web site at 3 o'clock in the morning"
Abbreviated for " Down Low ." Sometimes used to say that you are still in the closet . Someone that is afraid to let the world know that they have sex with their homeboys .
Homeboy 1: "Man I like what we really did last night! Your dick is bangin!"

Homeboy 2: "Dude! Shut up! You know I have girlfriend. Don't say that in public, you know i'm on the DL ."

by Dorian and Jordan September 14, 2006
short for on the down low . meaning a brotha is secretly looking for have sex with another dude
DL brotha here lookin to freak wit a hot dude.
A gay male who claims to be straight but nevertheless frequents gay clubs and bathhouses to score gay sex .
Many DLs have families and claim to be happily married.
DOWN LOW- a secret underground organization where straight, masculine, " thug like " black men, often with wives and girlfriends secretly have unprotected sex with other black men- also known as "the DL".
#1: "Yo bro, where were you last night"?
#2: "Not with mah girl- i was layin it up on the DL ".

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Considering how much most people care about sex (and, for instance, how none of us would exist without it), it’s not surprising that we’ve constructed elaborate, sometimes even poetic, vocabularies to describe all the things we see, do and feel between the sheets — and en route to getting there.
But with all the slang sex terms floating around there (and there are always new ones being created) it can be hard to keep track of what they all mean. So here’s a handy guide of 69 sex terms you might not know — along with what they mean, where they come from, and how to use them in conversation. (Which conversations you decide to use them in is up to you.)
A sixty-nine is a sex position that involves two people performing oral sex on each other simultaneously by lying stomach to stomach in opposite directions. Can be done with both participants lying sideways, with one person on their back and another on top, or with one person standing and the other person upside down. 69 is also considered to be one of the “cool” numbers, along with 420 (cannabis) and 666 (the devil).
Etymology: The numbers 6 and 9 look like two people facing each other while lying in different directions — just like two people who are 69ing.
“Oh man, I just discovered 69ing and I absolutely love it!”
aka “eating ass,” “rimming,” “tossing salad,” “a rimjob”
Anilingus is the anal version of cunnilingus — meaning oral sex performed on the human anus. Meaning butt-licking, essentially. Not everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s definitely gained popularity in recent years. Like the genitals, the perineum (rim of the anus) has lots of nerve endings, and if it’s been cleaned, licking it won’t be dangerous to the giver.
Etymology: Anilingus comes from “anus” and “cunnilingus,” which comes from Latin — “cunnus,” meaning “vulva,” and “lingere,” meaning “to lick.” So anilingus means “to lick an anus,” basically.
“I can’t believe I’m saying this, but Scott and I have been really getting into anilingus lately. He gives a seriously great rimjob!”
Likely popularized by porn, ass to mouth is a sex move where a guy goes from penetrating an anus directly to receiving oral sex, without cleaning his penis off in between. While this can be convenient in the heat of the moment, because of the potential presence of harmful fecal bacteria deep inside in the anus, it could be very unhealthy.
Etymology: Just a simple description of what the penis does — going from being inside someone’s ass to inside someone’s mouth.
“Would you ever go A2M?” “Ass to mouth? Hell no!”
Slang term that’s popular in the gay community for penetrative anal sex done without a condom.
Etymology: A term stolen from horse-riding — if you rode a horse without a saddle, you were riding on its bare back. In this case, the comparison suggests a condom is like a saddle — perhaps safer to ride with, but also perhaps less exciting to use.
"It looked like we were going to hook up, but then he said he only did bareback and that wasn’t cool with me.”
BDSM is a sort of catch-all term for sex that’s commonly described as rough, intense or kinky, often (but not always) involving leather and whips or other means of bondage and punishment, various types of role play, and different types of sensation play such as sexual biting, choking, scratching, electrifying, slapping and spanking, etc. While it used to be considered somewhat shocking, it’s become more and more common and mainstream in recent decades, in part due to the success of the BDSM-focused “ 50 Shades of Grey ” book and movie series.
Etymology: Short for bondage (tying someone up), domination (being in control) and submission (letting someone else have control), sadism (enjoying inflicting pain) and masochism (enjoying experiencing pain).
“Darren and I have been really getting into BDSM lately there’s a local kink community that has pretty regular meet-ups and they are awesome.”
A term in the gay community for a big, chunky, hairy gay man. Much sought-after. Bears are often considered “daddies,” also.
Etymology: Likely a reference to the fact that a wild adult bear is a very large, strong and furry creature.
“I was super into him, but he said I wasn’t hairy enough. I guess he was only looking for bears.”
Slang term for a woman who dates, marries or is “linked” with a gay man in order to make him seem like he’s in a heterosexual relationship. Often used regarding Hollywood couples, since historically there’s been pressure for successful male actors to ‘stay in the closet’ in order to maintain their popularity with female fans.
Etymology: Likely a reference to the fact that macho, manly men stereotypically grow thick beards — whereas gay men are often considered more effeminate and thus may not be perceived as likely to grow much facial hair.
“I can’t believe they’re getting married! I was so sure that he was gay and she was just his beard.”
Pronunciation: BEEST with TOO BACKS
Slang term for sex or the act of lovemaking. Not particularly common in the 21st century.
Etymology: A reference to the fact that, when facing each other, two people having penetrative sex are joined at the crotch, like a single animal with a front-facing back and a back-facing back.
“Ugh, I’m so embarrassed. Last night my roommate walked in on me and Lana making the beast with two backs... if you know what I mean.”
aka “involuntary testicular vasocongestion”
Slang term for the pain men sometimes experience from extended sexual arousal without completion. Getting blue balls is primarily an issue for younger people, such as teenage virgins engaging in long bouts of dry-humping but never proceeding to completion.
Etymology: Too much oxygenated blood in your penis can actually make your scrotum look distinctly darker, giving it a purplish look — but “purple balls” doesn’t really have the same ring to it.
“We spent like 45 minutes dry humping but then she had to leave to catch her flight. Worst case of blue balls ever, man.”
Porn genre of Japanese origin where someone (typically a woman) is covered in semen by a group of male participants ejaculating on her, often in a circular formation. Can also be done in an all-woman iteration featuring female ejaculation.
Etymology: Bukkake is the Japanese word for the “act of splashing” — in this case, splashing semen on someone’s face.
“I’ve been watching so much bukkake porn that now when I see a cinnamon roll, I feel like it’s sexual.”
Descriptive term for when a woman’s pants are very tight or ride up so that her pubic mound is visibly defined between her thighs.
Etymology: So named for its apparent similarity to a camel’s toe.
“Her pants were so tight last night… Total camel toe situation.”
A genre of porn that features some clothed participants rather than everyone being fully naked. Often, the people wearing clothes make fun of or dominate the submissive naked person.
Etymology: CFNM is short for “clothed female, naked male.”
“Lately I’ve been really getting into CFNM porn. I don’t know why exactly but it really does it for me.”
Slang term for a penis that’s wider than it is long when erect. Also, all-purpose insult, typically used against a man.
Etymology: Sadly, the origin for the word “chode” appears to be unknown.
“I was super excited for her to go down on me, but when she pulled down my pants, she said, ‘I can’t suck on this, this is a chode.’”
Pronunciation: KOK and BOL tor-CHUR
Something you can ask a dominatrix to perform on you, if someone hurting you via torturing your genitals sounds arousing. (Typically that means you’re a submissive.)
Etymology: It’s just a description of the act — torturing someone’s penis and testicles.
“I’m such a sub... just heard there’s something you can pay a Dominatrix to do to you called ‘cock and ball torture’ and it’s so hot I can’t think about anything else at the moment.”
Someone (typically a woman) who leads people (typically men) on sexually without having any interest in actually consummating. A cock tease could leave you with literal or metaphorical blue balls.
Etymology: The verb “tease” can mean a few different things — in this case, there’s a sense of the mix of playfulness and cruelty in the idea of tempting someone but not delivering.
“My friend called his date a total cock tease when she said she didn’t like to sleep with guys on the first date, so she laughed at him and walked out.”
A person (or, less often, scenario) who acts in such a way as to prevent two people from hooking up or otherwise getting a chance to be alone together. Functions as a noun and also as a verb.
Etymology: Likely popularized due to the rhyming sound, but it’s a person who literally blocks you from using your penis in a sexual sense, so “cockblock” makes sense.
“I was so sure that we were going to hook up, but their roommate kept on dragging us into conversations about politics and stuff. What a cockblock.”
An older woman (often in her late 30s to 50s) who specifically seeks out male sexual partners significantly younger than herself, either for casual sex or for romantic relationships. Some cougars are MILFs, but not all MILFs are cougars.
Etymology: Dates back to at least 1999 — older women who go after younger guys are conceived as predatory animals, like a cougar hunting down smaller prey.
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