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Highkey

/ˈhaɪkiː/

Generally Harmless
obvious
openly
adverb
intensely
publicly

Definition

Adverb meaning openly, obviously, overtly, or to a large extent. The opposite of 'lowkey.' Used to emphasize a feeling or thought.

Examples

  • I highkey love this new album.
  • She's highkey annoyed about what happened.
  • This is highkey the worst movie I've seen all year.

Origin & Context

Emerged as a direct antonym to 'lowkey,' gaining popularity alongside it in online and youth slang. It's used to express thoughts or feelings that are strong and not hidden.