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 9, 2019
Someone who has the mindset that 'if you're not a fan/part of this (famous figure, a trend), you absolutely cannot join. Someone who always make things more complicated, always adds a controversy or an issue to a certain trend.
These gatekeepers are often found in the Philippines, making memes out of trends.
These gatekeepers are often found in the Philippines, making memes out of trends.
"Hey, avatar is now available on Facebook! Should we try it?"
"Yes, we should. But we need to take care— gatekeepers are on their way to make a meme out of this trend."
"Yes, we should. But we need to take care— gatekeepers are on their way to make a meme out of this trend."
by r4isins 4 breakf4st September 5, 2020
In fighting sports, a gatekeeper is a fighter with an established record of toughness, but is not in title contention. Young prospects must fight gatekeepers to prove their mettle and worthiness to proceed into a higher level of competition and become title contenders.
by B@lth@z@r June 18, 2017
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
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