lowkey
Slang Term
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Unknown
very informal
Meaning: somewhat or secretly
有点、暗暗地
un poco, secretamente
ちょっと、密かに
은근히, 살짝
A qualifier meaning 'kind of' or 'secretly.' Opposite of 'highkey' which means openly or definitely.
一个修饰词,意思是'有点'或'暗暗地'。反义词是'highkey',意思是公开地或确实地。
Un modificador que significa 'un poco' o 'en secreto.' Lo opuesto de 'highkey', que significa abiertamente o definitivamente.
「ちょっと」「実は」を意味する修飾語。反対語は「highkey」で、おおっぴらに、間違いなく、という意味。
'약간' 또는 '몰래'라는 의미의 수식어. 반대말인 'highkey'는 공개적으로 또는 확실히라는 뜻이다.
Examples
- I'm lowkey obsessed with this song. 我有点迷上这首歌了。Estoy un poco enganchado a esta canción.この曲にちょっとハマってる。이 노래에 은근히 빠져 있어.
- Lowkey, that movie was terrible. 说实话,那部电影太烂了。Sinceramente, esa película era horrible.正直、あの映画はひどかった。솔직히, 그 영화 별로였어.
- She's lowkey the best player on the team. 她其实是队里最强的。En realidad es la mejor jugadora del equipo.彼女は実はチームで一番うまい。그녀가 사실 팀에서 제일 잘해.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: casual, youth
Tone: understated
✓ Do Say
- Qualify statements修饰表述Matizar afirmaciones発言をやわらげる발언을 완곡하게 수식할 때 사용
✗ Don't Say
- In formal contexts在正式场合不使用No usar en contextos formalesフォーマルな場面では使わない격식 있는 상황에서는 사용하지 않음
Origin & History
From music production (low key = quiet). Evolved into Gen Z slang meaning understated or secret.
Cultural Context
Era: modern
Generation: younger
Social background: all
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