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Definitions by cicada_

hogensteep

1. To deliberately withhold information, access, or help—especially when others need it—so they stay at a disadvantage

2. To act overly protective or exclusive about knowledge, resources, or experiences in order to maintain control or status
"Stop hogensteeping that underground artist, you didn't discover them first."
or
"She's hogensteeping the shortcut route like it's classified information."
hogensteep by cicada_ April 28, 2026