Definition of a keeper

keeper

noun

• from football, but referring to an object that you like.

  Hey man, that girl is a keeper.

  Last edited on Sep 09 1998. Submitted by chris from Boston, MA, USA on Sep 09 1998.

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Other terms relating to 'keep':
KBO	Definitions include: "keep buggering on", i.e. don't give up.
keep a low profile	Definitions include: to hide.
keep an ear to the ground	Definitions include: to monitor new information or rumors.
keep an eye on	Definitions include: to supervise a person.
keep an eye out	Definitions include: to watch for.
keep a stiff upper lip	Definitions include: to remain courageous.
keep a straight face	Definitions include: to restrain from laughing.
keep cool	Definitions include: to keep one's composure.
Keep digging, Watson.	Definitions include: sardonic retort to "No shit, Sherlock!"
keep f*cking that chicken	Definitions include: statement of encouragement.
keep it 100	Definitions include: to tell the truth.
keep it gangster	Definitions include: to keep it real.
keep it gutter	Definitions include: doing things in way a gangster would.
keep it in (one's) pants	Definitions include: to not be promiscuous.
keep it on the basic	Definitions include: to tell the truth about something; "keep it on the real".
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