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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
Turn-key by DugWater March 5, 2021
Related Words

Mustache Key 

Bro, you’re Stache is coming in strong. Take it to greatness with the Mustache Key!

Dichotomous Key 

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

Ella Key 

Some butterz ute bluddd.
Ai is dat ella key fam?
Yea g she’s dat butterz ute bluddd
Ella Key by gkondawekay June 25, 2021
He is gay
Tre Key by Big bootywhole September 15, 2021
used when something was amazing or lucky.

Perfect; great.
That shot was on key bro!
On key by Zephyr01_ September 17, 2021