The term goes back to the American whistleblower Edward Snowden. He often says goodbye with "stay free" instead of "stay safe". He explains that an excessive desire for security always comes at the expense of freedom. He wants to increase the value of freedom by using this closing phrase. Other people use this enactment to express their loyalty with Snowden's values.
by Prof. Dr. Slang August 14, 2021

Some one who tells people to home, and especially keeps their children home, out of an excessive fear of Covid-19
by Random thoughts March 14, 2021

drake: "how are you such a baller my niggah?"
common: "i stay schemin drizzy"
philero: "stay schemin my niggah..."
drake: "no doubt kuhz.."
common: "i stay schemin drizzy"
philero: "stay schemin my niggah..."
drake: "no doubt kuhz.."
by DJPhilero January 12, 2012

by #nic75 March 9, 2014

After Carlos ask the girl for her number and was shot down, Blaze told Carl to "Stay hot" as he walked away laughing.
by JohnBlaze662 March 23, 2010

a farewell, means "good luck" or "best of luck", "hope things go well for you!"
originates in the graffiti subculture. refers to the hope that one's tag, throw up or piece will "stay up" and not be buffed.
originates in the graffiti subculture. refers to the hope that one's tag, throw up or piece will "stay up" and not be buffed.
by peace y'all May 9, 2006

Inside Quentin Tarentino Reservoir dogs, Harvey Keitel (Mr. White) and Steve Buscemi (Mr. Pink) are speaking together, waiting for their robbery fellows:
- We're gonna stick around and we're gonna wait.
- What for? The cops?
- No. Nice Guy Eddie.
- Nice Guy Eddie? What makes you think he isn't on a plane halfway to Costa Rica?
- Because I spoke to him on the phone and he said he's on the way down here.
- You talked to Nice Guy Eddie? Why didn't you say that in the first place?
- 'Cause you never asked me.
- Hardy-fuckin'-har.
- What'd he say?
- He said stay put.
- We're gonna stick around and we're gonna wait.
- What for? The cops?
- No. Nice Guy Eddie.
- Nice Guy Eddie? What makes you think he isn't on a plane halfway to Costa Rica?
- Because I spoke to him on the phone and he said he's on the way down here.
- You talked to Nice Guy Eddie? Why didn't you say that in the first place?
- 'Cause you never asked me.
- Hardy-fuckin'-har.
- What'd he say?
- He said stay put.
by smonff March 18, 2012
