Lowkey
Stable🌍UniversalDefinition
Somewhat, secretly, or subtly. Used to downplay how much you feel about something. 'Lowkey want pizza' = 'I kinda want pizza but I'm not making a big deal about it.'
Translation for Parents
It means 'kind of' or 'secretly.' 'I lowkey failed that test' means 'I definitely failed that test but I'm trying to sound casual about it.' It's emotional hedging for a generation that doesn't want to seem like they care too much.
Examples
“I lowkey have a crush on her”
“I kind of have a crush on her (but actually a lot)”
“This is lowkey the best restaurant in town”
“This might actually be the best restaurant in town”
Cringe Score
Safe to use
Totally safe. You probably already say this without realizing it's slang. Congratulations, you accidentally learned a word.
Category
filler
Peak
2019-01
Last Verified
2026-02-25
Sources
urban_dictionary, reddit