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Turn-key

A derogatory name for a prison officer (screw, kanga etc) used by inmates in U.K Jails and prisons (predominantly used in Scotland)

Meant to imply they are nothing more than key turners, since they spend many hours unlocking and locking cell doors.
Turn-key, can I get a cup of water?

“Stash that the turn-keys just came round the corner
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Mustache Key

Bro, you’re Stache is coming in strong. Take it to greatness with the Mustache Key!
by Mr. Mustachekey May 11, 2021
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Dichotomous Key

An important tool used in taxonomy, to classify living organisms.
"The dichotomous key can classify many things"
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Ella Key

Some butterz ute bluddd.
Ai is dat ella key fam?
Yea g she’s dat butterz ute bluddd
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Tre Key

He is gay
by Big bootywhole September 15, 2021
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On key

used when something was amazing or lucky.

Perfect; great.
That shot was on key bro!
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Dice key

A different way of saying daisuki in Japanese
Sabun: Yo I dice key that guy *says for the 23rd time
by Kylie I love you September 28, 2021
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