low-key

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   Dark

   Dark; characterized by dark tones and muted colors.

2. 2

   Restrained, subtle, not trying to attract attention.

   • She deserves an Oscar for her low-key performance in that movie.
   • For a low-key, somewhat predictable meal, dinner at Basem's offers good value.
   • [David Blaine's] deceptively low-key, ultracool manner leaves spectators more amazed than if he'd razzle-dazzled.
3. 3

   Used as a downtoner

   Used as a downtoner; kind of.

   • I'm low key salty about the way that nigga did you but it seems like he still cares about you.
   • Before I open the messages, I disable the activity notification so no one will know I'm low-key obsessed with a party I didn't get to attend.
   • “Is this a social experiment? I’m 95 percent sure it is,” said Alex Feinstein, an accountant. “I low-key think it’s an N.Y.U. production.”
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   1. 4

      Actually

      Actually; seriously.

      • Lowkey if you talk about any woman like this you gotta die
   2. 5

      In a low-key or surreptitious manner

      In a low-key or surreptitious manner; secretively; understatedly; on the down-low.

The neighborhood

• neighbora little
• neighborliterally