What does Highkey mean?
A slang designation for something that is quite assertive, loud, and direct. The opposite of lowkey.
Other definitions of Highkey:
- A way to say something or someone is loud, extra, or assertive. This could be bad or good, given context.
- Stating something that you want to be known, in a way where the whole world should know.
- Taking pride in a choice, so much so that you want people to be aware of how loudly you're endorsing it.
- When something is supposed to be lowkey, but too many people know about it.
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How to use the term
Highkey:
I highkey love Filipino sweet spaghetti. I don't care what you all think.
Highkey tho: those kicks are fire.
Going to a highkey party later.
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