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I Keeps -- short for I keep it real

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Ever since that fateful Dave Chappelle Episode this word has highly overused by white people everywhere
Guy1: Get outta my grill man! This ain't no barbecue! You ain't no Hamburger!

Guy2: What?!?!? Boy I KEEPS! (punches Guy1)
by obi April 26, 2005
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Usually in fandom. When a fan likes a character or actor/celebrity, they might say "Can I keep him?" implying that they wish they could take him home. Not necessarily sexual, but can be. Keep like a pet because he's cute.
I love Yoon Shi Yoon! Can I keep him?
by luminousmint March 07, 2014
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Can I keep you? means to protect someone and have them protect you, it's when you've had nothing else to depend on and are longing for a companion. A quote made famous by the movie Casper (1995)
Casper: Can I keep you?

Kat: Casper?
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A phrase used to symbolize how you play, if you play for keeps you are the ultimate player and you owned everyone.
Yo' bitch you better stay away, cause' I play for keeps
by 69696969Stud69696969 March 21, 2007
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When playing a game of marbles, you keep the marbles that you win from the other person.
Bob: Want to play marbles?
Clide: All right dude... but i play for keeps.
by Crai2g March 15, 2007
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When playing a game of marbles, you keep the marbles that you win from the other person.
Bob: Want to play marbles?
Clide: All right dude... but i play for keeps.
by Crai2g March 15, 2007
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