When someone does not change who they are or what they believe due to societal pressures. Especially true with regards to someone who has attained some financial success but does not change their behavior. Alternatively, may relate to someone who maintains connections to their ethnic background in a multicultural environment.
Example 1: I criticized Netanyahu in front of my Jewish boss. I was keepin' it real.
Example 2: At work, I might wear a suit and tie, but if I come in on weekends, I keep it real with baggy jeans and a hoodie.
Example 3: Who the fuck pays $50 for a cab from the airport? I keep it real and just take the bus.
Example 4: Some gora was complaining about the smell of my dal in the microwave. But I keep it real and eat the same shit I eat at home.
Example 2: At work, I might wear a suit and tie, but if I come in on weekends, I keep it real with baggy jeans and a hoodie.
Example 3: Who the fuck pays $50 for a cab from the airport? I keep it real and just take the bus.
Example 4: Some gora was complaining about the smell of my dal in the microwave. But I keep it real and eat the same shit I eat at home.
by nlsanand June 27, 2012
Get the Keep it realmug. A phrase said to others meaning to be honest or truthful about a situation. Especially when they're trying to take credit for something you did, etc.
Or
A phrase meaning to look at things realistically.
Or
A phrase meaning to look at things realistically.
"Danny, let's be real. That was my idea."
Or
"Let's be real. You're not going to turn into a dinosaur."
Or
"Let's be real. You're not going to turn into a dinosaur."
by DrQuacksaLot June 25, 2014
Get the let's be realmug. A term used by many people who get opinion confused with fact. Mostly used when a person has an extreme dislike for a certain type of music or song. Thus, causing extreme ignorance making them believe that their opinions dominate everyone elses, by using the term "real music".
Guy: That crap you listen to aint real music!
Me: Go learn what "opinion" means dumbass and then we can talk about music.
Me: Go learn what "opinion" means dumbass and then we can talk about music.
by danhty15 September 16, 2011
Get the real musicmug. N. A term used when something redunkulous just happened. Generally used when one is in complete shock and can't put into words what they are thinking.
N. A term used when something really good happened and one is extremely happy. Substitute for OMG, Seriously?, or Are you kidding me?
N. A term used when something really good happened and one is extremely happy. Substitute for OMG, Seriously?, or Are you kidding me?
Kristen: He just blocked me on Facebook.
Sarah: Why??
Kristen: He said I was a creeper..
Sarah: Is this real life??? You freaking hate him!
Kristen: That's what I'm sayin!
Bentley: Farrah, I've liked you since we met in 7th grade. I have been scared to tell you my feelings because I didn't want to lose you..
Farrah: Is this real life? I've always loved you too!
Sarah: Why??
Kristen: He said I was a creeper..
Sarah: Is this real life??? You freaking hate him!
Kristen: That's what I'm sayin!
Bentley: Farrah, I've liked you since we met in 7th grade. I have been scared to tell you my feelings because I didn't want to lose you..
Farrah: Is this real life? I've always loved you too!
by sunshine53 July 24, 2011
Get the Is This Real Life?mug. by morepowertome November 28, 2018
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Get the Real Streetmug.