Highkey is the opposite of lowkey. It means overtly, intensely, or openly. "I highkey love this song." It is not a secret. It is a declaration. The word comes from slang, a play on "lowkey." It is used in texting and speech. It is informal. It is enthusiastic.

Highkey is a modifier. It adds emphasis. "I highkey want pizza." It means you really want pizza. It is not subtle. It is not hidden. It is out in the open. The word is a volume knob. It turns up the truth.

Related slang

• Lowkey: slightly, secretly.
• Deadass: seriously, for real.
• No cap: no lie.
• Fr: for real.

Highkey is not for formal settings. It is for friends, for crushes, for opinions you are ready to defend. It is a word of confidence. It says, "I am not hiding this." That is a good thing. Everyone should have a highkey moment. It is a small act of courage.