Aave
highkey
What does highkey mean?
Very much, openly, or obviously — used to admit something strongly and without embarrassment. The counterpart to "lowkey".
"I'm highkey obsessed with this song."
Origin
Formed as the emphatic opposite of the AAVE-rooted "lowkey".
Frequently asked questions
What does "highkey" mean?
Very much, openly, or obviously — used to admit something strongly and without embarrassment. The counterpart to "lowkey".
How do you use "highkey" in a sentence?
For example: "I'm highkey obsessed with this song."
Where does "highkey" come from?
Formed as the emphatic opposite of the AAVE-rooted "lowkey".
Is "highkey" AAVE (African-American Vernacular English)?
Yes — "highkey" is classed as AAVE (African-American Vernacular English) on FreeDict. Very much, openly, or obviously — used to admit something strongly and without embarrassment. The counterpart to "lowkey".
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