Definition and meaning of English word "lowkey"
lowkey
/ˈloʊkiː/
How to use
The term 'lowkey' is often used informally to express a subtle or secretive feeling about something. For example, 'I'm lowkey excited for the weekend.' A common grammatical nuance is that 'lowkey' can be used as an adverb, as in 'She's lowkey been avoiding me.'
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lowkey
Example
She gave a lowkey response during the meeting.
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Common phrases
- lowkey famous— someone who is secretly or quietly famous
- lowkey annoyed— someone who is subtly or quietly annoyed
- lowkey love— a subtle or secretive romantic feeling
Frequency rank: #1455 in English
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The English word "lowkey" means "lowkey" in English.
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