Slang Entry 238 / 1011 60-second read

Lowkey vs. Highkey

Subtle/secretive versus obvious/intense.

The comparisoni

✗ Wrong

I highkey whispered so no one could hear.

✓ Correct

I lowkey want to quit my job and travel.

The ruleii

LOWKEY = subtly or secretly.

They act as adverbs to adjust the 'volume' of an emotion or desire.

Memory aidiii

Remember it like this

Lowkey = Low volume. Highkey = High volume.

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