A word used to describe when someone sets a standard/limit on what someone must do to call themselves a 'true fan' of something/someone.
Joe: So what TV shows do you like?
Erin: Well, I'm a huge fan of Doctor Who. I also...
Joe: Doctor Who? I LOVE that show. When did you start watching.
Erin: Back in 2005 when the show was restarted.
Joe: Ah, you see, I was watching the classic series long before then. You can't really call yourself a true fan.
Erin: But I have a ton of the merchandise, and I've met David Tennant...
Joe: Oh, you're a fan definitely but not a proper fan. We've been there since long before the BBC revived the show.
Ted: Dude, stop gatekeeping the show. A fan is a fan. You don't need to set a standard.
Erin: Well, I'm a huge fan of Doctor Who. I also...
Joe: Doctor Who? I LOVE that show. When did you start watching.
Erin: Back in 2005 when the show was restarted.
Joe: Ah, you see, I was watching the classic series long before then. You can't really call yourself a true fan.
Erin: But I have a ton of the merchandise, and I've met David Tennant...
Joe: Oh, you're a fan definitely but not a proper fan. We've been there since long before the BBC revived the show.
Ted: Dude, stop gatekeeping the show. A fan is a fan. You don't need to set a standard.
by WatcherMark October 27, 2018
When someone uses a hobby or interest as a means of elevating themselves above others to give oneself a sense of being superior transforming their passion or knowledge about a particular subject into an ugly tool of self-inflation.
-GoodGuyFitz 2019
-GoodGuyFitz 2019
by TOLOLOLOLOLO August 09, 2019
Gatekeeping is literally just:
YOU'RE NOT A REAL (insert something here) IF YOU DON’T (insert completely arbitrary thing here)!!!1!1!11!
YOU'RE NOT A REAL (insert something here) IF YOU DON’T (insert completely arbitrary thing here)!!!1!1!11!
by KomaKing March 12, 2019
Gatekeepers stand between you and your chosen path. Or at least they think they do.
Im careers, music, brands, relationships, bigger companies.
Im careers, music, brands, relationships, bigger companies.
Don't let the gatekeepers stop or control you from your path of success .
Bowser I'm Super Mario is a Gatekeeper him self.
Bowser I'm Super Mario is a Gatekeeper him self.
by Strongl1fe April 27, 2017
The Gatekeeper. Some polish (maybe russian or something idk) guy from the board game Nightmare. I am absolutely bored (pun intended) that I decided to make a defintion about this game from 1993.
The Gatekeeper: get closer. Still closer. DON'T GET NEAR ME YOU MAGGOT
Me: WTFFFFFF AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Me: WTFFFFFF AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
by Skyrim550 April 19, 2022
When someone limits people from certain hobbies/memories/activities over something as small as the year that they were born in.
Gatekeeping is frowned upon, so I don't recommend doing it. It's also a really stupid thing to do.
Gatekeeping is frowned upon, so I don't recommend doing it. It's also a really stupid thing to do.
Example of gatekeeping:
Anyone born in 2007 is a tide pod eating 2010 kid who doesn't deserve to have a opinion.
Please don't gatekeep, its really rude and immature. I just wanted to show an example of how gatekeeping is used.
Anyone born in 2007 is a tide pod eating 2010 kid who doesn't deserve to have a opinion.
Please don't gatekeep, its really rude and immature. I just wanted to show an example of how gatekeeping is used.
by Lemonade_m0uth06 September 14, 2020
The girl who can't get a guy, usually drinks the most and is always a cock blocker. There is usually one in most groups (girls group).
One of the 'The Gatekeepers' friends are chatting with a guy, she would then cock block them in anyway possible.
by ISummonThee March 09, 2013