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Keeping it Real 

Being authentic in every way. Real people know boundaries and are not intentionally mean or vulgar because that's not real it's ignorance.

Staying true to what you believe. Not being persuaded by your peers in any arena.
" Johnny used way to much cologne so before he enterd the room, I pulled him to the side and let him know it was over powering. I feel we should be Keeping it Real instead of acting like it's ok!"
Keeping it Real by momma nay May 22, 2010
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keeping it real 

Something that people claim to do when they supposedly want to speak their mind. Used often on the Internet by people who are about as quiet as a church mouse in real life.

Now, on the other hand, there are people who thinking that keeping it real is synonymous with being an asshole or bitch. They say that most people can't handle such realness, and usually get offended when you "keep it real" by calling them such. All in all, most people just don't wanna deal with such childishness, contrary to what they tell you.
1. You talk trash to me in the chat, and I'll put a virus on your ass! I'm just keeping it real! r0xx0rs! w00t! l33t!11! Cyber-thuggin' baby!!1

2. You're not on my level. I'm just keeping it real.
-No, you're being a bitch. Now I'M keeping it real!

keeping it real 

A manufactured street code for continued white supremacy. As used in common speech, could also be phrased, "keeping it submissive" or "keeping politically, socially, and economically irrelevant."
African-Americans (especially men) who have evolved into greatness through traditional paths are invalidated as they have not "kept it real." The term's definition relegates and caps many potential great African Americans through peer-pressure, advertising, greater social misunderstanding, and ambiguous racial identity.
The phrase is harmful in that it not only damages the collective psyche of a large portion of the American populace, it also limits (in all facets) the unlimited potential that this group could have upon the country.
"Thurgood Marshall, Barack Obama, Bill Cosby, Oprah Winfrey, Morgan Freeman, Booker T. Washington, (Sports Analyst) James Brown, and Condoleeza Rice are not keeping it real."

"50 Cent and Michael Vick are keeping it real."
keeping it real by Adam S. Chin August 28, 2007

keeping it real 

Real is an abbreviation of Retaliating for Every Attack Line. Therefore, "keeping it real" is a defense mechanism used to sustain one's pride and self-interests against motherfuckers and bitches whose key intentions are to humiliate you and attempt to eliminate the much needed respect from your peers. To be real means to follow your heart, never giving a fuck about what your enemies try to do to break you, and always keeping a steady eye on your goals as well as the loved ones you set out to protect.
Keeping it real is the way of the soldier, one who always keeps his head up and his eyes on the prize.
keeping it real by T Hizzle April 8, 2005

Keeping it Real 

Is to be able to speak the truth as well as deal with the truth when its spoken to you. Except and give honest facts for what they are and to not turn them into what you want them to be because you keep it real! Where you from does not make you real.
My friend was keeping it real with me so i had to check myself.
Keeping it Real by Dsquare September 25, 2015

keeping it real 

keeping it real- blowing things way out of proportion useually ending in somebody getting a stomping
wow that mascot is keeping it real
keeping it real by ryan kowalko September 29, 2005

Keeping it Real 

The act of revealing your true or "unprofessional" self in any arena of your everyday life when feeling angered, oppressed, mistreated etc..
Edward has been keeping it real at work ever since the Manager tried to insult him.
Keeping it Real by SouthParkChef August 18, 2008