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keepy
Part of Speech: noun, interjection
1. A deliberate misspelling or truncation of the phrase "keep yourself safe," used primarily in online communication as a means to circumvent chat filters and moderation systems. The term functions as a thinly-veiled euphemism for the toxic acronym "KYS" (an exhortation to self-harm), allowing the user to deliver the same malicious sentiment while maintaining a degree of plausible deniability.
2. A derisive or hostile sign-off, intended as a passive-aggressive insult rather than a genuine expression of concern.
Etymology: A product of the linguistic arms race between online users and platform moderation. Evolved from the acronym "KYS" to the phrase "keep yourself safe," which was itself increasingly flagged, leading to the more ambiguous and filter-evading "keepy."
1. A deliberate misspelling or truncation of the phrase "keep yourself safe," used primarily in online communication as a means to circumvent chat filters and moderation systems. The term functions as a thinly-veiled euphemism for the toxic acronym "KYS" (an exhortation to self-harm), allowing the user to deliver the same malicious sentiment while maintaining a degree of plausible deniability.
2. A derisive or hostile sign-off, intended as a passive-aggressive insult rather than a genuine expression of concern.
Etymology: A product of the linguistic arms race between online users and platform moderation. Evolved from the acronym "KYS" to the phrase "keep yourself safe," which was itself increasingly flagged, leading to the more ambiguous and filter-evading "keepy."
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Thuggizzle Cares Keep Your Hands Off Me Domestic Violence Awareness
A cause under the thuggizzle cares umbrella that spreads awareness about domestic violence. It's been said that hip hop artist and community philanthropist Phillip Hodge also known as thuggizzle started this cause because of the abuse that he would witness his mother take on from random men.
Thuggizzle Cares Keep Your Hands Off Me Domestic Violence Awareness
A cause under the thuggizzle Cares umbrella founded by hip hop artist and community philanthropist thuggizzle.
Thuggizzle Cares Keep Your Hands Off Me Domestic Violence Awareness is a cause that educates men and women on early signs of abuse.
Keep you safe
"Keep you safe" or "stay safe" is an ambiguous and vaguely menacing phrase to keep people in line, a bit like when a gangster offers a business protection in return for a small fee. In order to stay safe, one must avoid things such as scientific fact, critical thinking, divergent opinions and basic civil rights. Instead, follow the soyence, and get all your misinformation fact checked. This phrase used to be known as "for your safety" or "for security purposes".
"We are installing cameras in all restrooms to keep our customers safe."
"In order to keep you safe, you must follow our guidelines and abandon independent thought."
"We want all our stakeholders to stay safe. That is why they will have to have microchip implants to access basic amenities. To keep you safe.'
"In order to keep you safe, you must follow our guidelines and abandon independent thought."
"We want all our stakeholders to stay safe. That is why they will have to have microchip implants to access basic amenities. To keep you safe.'
Keep you safe by RayBidd February 9, 2022
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Respectfully
Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.
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After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
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crunchy
Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.
Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.
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