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high-key

1. Opposite of low key
2. High intensity or desire; potentially unrestrained

The slang variant of high-key functions as an adverb and is typically used to describe a speaker's desires or emotions. High-key retains the dictionary definition of being high-intensity, not hidden, or not reserved, among others. Additionally, it can also indicate something that is overtly wanted or felt by the speaker.

In short, lowkey is used to describe a speaker's thoughts, feelings, and desires, and it means:

1: moderately: of low emotional intensity
2: secretly
"I high-key am totally into that girl"
by rsjf December 21, 2021
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kei

he’s the kindest and most considerate person you’ll meet. really career driven and that’s one thing you’ll really admire about him. he’s my first love
i really admire kei especially for his hard work ethics
by catloverr69 November 22, 2021
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aston key

Aston Key is the name of someone who loves touching children.
Child 1: Ahhhhhh get away from me you Aston Key!
Adult: God its an aston key trying to touch my child again!
by jolticz1223 March 16, 2024
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Kei

Kei=Gay
Vivianne kei
Kei=gay
by Cyyeung1215 January 18, 2022
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Key to the city

Used by police to refer to the battering ram used to smash open doors during search warrants.
Before the warrant, have you got the key to the city ready?
by Noob master March 28, 2021
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Low-key

Dylan says "thats low-key crazy!"
Piper says "Dylan! You use that word a lot!"
by Piepear to Dialone February 21, 2025
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