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To avoid drawing attention to yourself, staying out of trouble, by keeping a low profile, avoiding confrontation with (black) people, not driving a car or wearing clothes that draw attention. Especially used by people of color who can easily get into trouble, especially when they decide to "keep it real" Example 1
Jerome: hey dawg why ain't you sayin' anything to Shakalika and her boyfriend Andre? Jamal: I stayin' out of trouble dawwwg, I keep it low Jerome: I keeps it low too! Example 2: Quentin: boss, watcha doin'? Germaine: Just nuttin, I keeps it low Quentin: Dat's gooood! |
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