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Slowdown vs Lowdown - What's the difference?

slowdown | lowdown |

As nouns the difference between slowdown and lowdown

is that slowdown is a reduction in speed, or a decrease in the level of production, etc while lowdown is the story or truth; the scoop or dirt.

As an adjective lowdown is

unfair; shameful.

slowdown

English

(wikipedia slowdown)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A reduction in speed, or a decrease in the level of production, etc.

    • Synonyms

    * abatement * cutback * diminution * retardation

    See also

    * slow down

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    lowdown

    English

    Alternative forms

    * low-down

    Noun

    (-)
  • The story or truth; the scoop or dirt.
    • All the reporters hoped to be the first to get the lowdown on the celebrity's marriage plans.

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Unfair; shameful.
    • Lowdown tactics

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