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high-key
What does high-key mean?
Openly, obviously, or to a great degree—the emphatic counterpart of 'low-key'.
"I high-key want him to ask me out."
Origin
A 2010s counterpart to 'low-key', from photography/audio terminology.
Frequently asked questions
What does high-key mean?
It means openly, obviously, or very much—used to emphasize that you feel something strongly and aren't hiding it, the opposite of low-key.
How do you use high-key?
Put it before a statement you want to stress, like 'I high-key love this song' or 'She's high-key the funniest person here.'
Is high-key the opposite of low-key?
Yes. Low-key downplays something ('I low-key like him'), while high-key amplifies it openly ('I high-key like him').
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