I Keeps!

Definition
I Keeps -- short for I keep it real

Backround/History

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

I play for keeps

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 April 8, 2007

i play for keeps

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 December 14, 2008

i play for keeps

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 December 14, 2008

I don't play for keeps

Not wanting to settle down with someone, because you don't need them.

"Its my year to be thotiana, so he needs to leave cause I don't play for keeps."

by who.rly.cares March 21, 2019

can i keep you?

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?

by nyctophilecody February 9, 2021

can i keep him?

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 19, 2014