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lowkey

adv/ˈloʊˌkiː/

Definition

  1. Quietly, subtly, or to a moderate degree.
    « I lowkey want pizza right now. »

Etymology

From the musical concept of a quiet or subdued key, repurposed online in the 2010s.

Synonyms

kindasecretly

How to use « lowkey »

Use "lowkey" as a adv in casual or spoken contexts. Quietly, subtly, or to a moderate degree. You'll spot it in DMs, group chats, comment sections and pop tracks. Like most slang, the way people read it depends on their generation and crowd — that's why running a quick poll about it can be fun. Open a moomz vibe check around this word and see how your community feels: love it, kinda over it, or never heard it.

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