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Derivative of "keep it gangsta". The shortened "keep it" is usually said in either a quick burst (not unlike Sagat from Street Fighter II when he yells "Tiger!"), an exaggeratedly high pitch/white voice, or a low and hushed half-serious voice to emphasize the "solemn" trust given to the other person to "keep it (gangsta)" despite all the opposition one may face.

This phrase's originated as a satirical jab at white people who try to "keep it gangsta" as well as those in the genuine thug subculture who are sincerely concerned about "keeping it gangsta".
K-Fed: "Whatcha think 'bout my new CD, yo?!! Yeeea!"

Travis: "Keep it Mr. Spears!"
keep it by Travis MacMillan November 10, 2008
it means i’m done hearing you and arguing.
Them: “I promise im not lying to you can we just talk about it”

Me: “keep it”
keep it by ebkkjordan July 5, 2022

keep it on the butthole 

To keep secret or private; possessing information or material that is confidential, only to an individual or select few, and must remain that way.

Popularized in late 2020 Western New York during the COVID-19 pandemic.
I don’t think we should tell Anthony about this. He has never been able to keep it on the butthole with anything. If I know that guy, he will tell everyone and their mother.
keep it on the butthole by z.e.M.D December 16, 2020

keep it a buck fifty

keep it real (as in candid or blunt). usually said when giving a harsh truth to someone.
“Imma keep it a buck fifty with you, this song sucks”
keep it a buck fifty by nlolhere February 10, 2021

Keep It Player 

To not let anything bother or deter you from your main objective/goal. Remain true to yourself and your values. Lead, teach, guide and never follow behind another.

Follow these simple steps: Pray, Laugh, and You’ll Enjoy Reality
When you feel that you can’t go on, look in the mirror and remind yourself to Keep It Player.
Keep It Player by AWiLL_KiP February 11, 2020

keep it a buck 

dont lie, tell the truth
yo keep it a buck, do u like me?
keep it a buck by JayeBABE February 25, 2010
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Finding your way back to the truth by fixing on one verified fact and working out from there, the way you navigate by the North Star when everything around you is spinning.
Rumours were flying everywhere, so she went northstarring — one checked fact at a time.
Northstarring by Light Bearer October 22, 2026
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Plate of Brown 

A plate of brown consists of foods that have little to no nutritional value, and are typically deep fried. A true plate of brown will also be accompanied by a dark soda.
Wanna go to meal hall & grab a plate of brown?
Plate of Brown by Cheddar Craigson September 18, 2020
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