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low-key

Gen Z#lifestyle

Meaning. Describes something subtle, quiet, or kept on the down-low; also means 'kind of.'

See it in a sentence

I'm low-key nervous about the test.

How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

Gen Z · this one
low-key,lowkey
Gen Alpha
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Millennial
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Gen X
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Boomer
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Plain English
describes something subtle, quiet, or kept on the down-low

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Related slang

To focus intensely and get fully committed to a task.

Completely focused and committed to what you are doing.

Used as an intensifier meaning 'really,' 'very,' or 'a lot.'

Main character energyGen Z

Acting like the protagonist

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