Highkey (adverb / US Slang)
(Also heard as: High-key, Highkey obsessed, Highkey though)
Definition:
Highkey means openly, genuinely or very much. It is the opposite of lowkey: you are making no secret of how you feel.
Where Highkey Comes From:
It started in US Black and youth slang as the counterpart to “lowkey”, and spread widely through social media in the mid 2010s.
How People Actually Use Highkey:
Used to stress a feeling or opinion: “I highkey love this song”. It also works as a confession with no embarrassment.
Is Highkey Rude?
No, it is friendly and casual, and suits chats and social posts better than formal writing.
Examples in the Wild:
- “I highkey want pizza right now.”Meaning: I really want pizza.
- “She’s highkey the best singer here.”Meaning: She is clearly the best singer here.
- “Highkey jealous of your holiday.”Meaning: I am openly jealous of your holiday.
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