Meanings
- USalternativeslangAlternative form of on the down-low.
Rap style smoother than C.L, in the K on the DL.
1999 August 17, “I'm Going Out” (track 6), in Murda Muzik, performed by Mobb Deep3 more examples
Wlaking in the ville with them long dreadlocks But on the DL getting done up the butt box.
1991, “Georgie Porgie”performed by A Tribe Called Quest[Chorus]:On the downlow. On the downlow. On the downlow.
1992 November 24, “On the DL” (track 8), in Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde, performed by The PharcydeWe like to keep it on the D.L. because our clientele prefers it that way
2005, “Circus Maximus”, performed by Clutch - Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see on, the, DL.
The organization placed Molina on the DL on Wednesday, one day after he was removed in the fourth inning of the Cardinals' 6-0 loss to the Pirates.
2013 July, Jenifer Langosch, “Sprained knee forces Molina to disabled list”, in MLB.com (article), retrieved 14 Nov 2023
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on the DL. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/on%20the%20DL
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