highkey

What it means

The opposite of 'lowkey' — used to admit something openly, strongly, or without shame. It means 'definitely,' 'obviously,' or 'I'm not even hiding it.'

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Examples

• I'm highkey excited for this trip, I can't sleep.
• Highkey that was the best concert of my life.
• I highkey need a nap after today.
• She's highkey carrying the entire group project.

Where it comes from

A direct counterpart to 'lowkey,' formed by swapping in 'high' to flip the meaning. It emerged in internet slang in the mid-2010s and spread alongside 'lowkey' on Twitter and Tumblr.

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