the use of terms (at one time unknown to fans) that would conceal the illusion of scripted wrestling. comes from the pig-latin pronunciation of the word, fake (akefay)
by Amarac Honj October 14, 2012
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Orange Cassidy posed in photos like he's still in his in-ring character, during a private event. He's keeping kayfabe alive.
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to lie or bullshit to; withhold information from; to purposely mislead or deceive; to make somebody believe something not true.
I kayfabed (to) that chick when I told her I had beaucoups of money; I'm actually a welfare recipient.
by weave July 10, 2006
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I don't want him to find out about the bike, so kayfabe that.
Jen was tryin to hook up last weekend, but I had to kayfabe it.
Jen was tryin to hook up last weekend, but I had to kayfabe it.
by fldebo July 31, 2007
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Referring to a person as an adjective. Flakey person, Uncaring, Inconsiderate, Full of bullshit, But you still hold them high in standards.
by Cacaaa!! February 4, 2009
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