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Definition of keep it real
keep it real 
verb
- to stay true to one's self; to resist the temptation to be fake.
I'm not acting like someone else, I'm trying to keep it real.
- See more words with the same meaning: to be true, tell the truth, honest, confess.
Last edited on Dec 10 1997. Submitted by Anonymous from Blair High Rd, Omaha, NE, USA on Dec 10 1997.
- to be true to "the game," whatever the game happens to be.
My homie Dana be keepin' it real.
- See more words with the same meaning: to be true, tell the truth, honest, confess.
Last edited on May 16 2011. Submitted by Chris A. from Boston, MA, USA on Jun 23 1998.
- to stay cool.
I'll see ya later dawg. Keep it real.
- See more words with the same meaning: good, okay, cool, awesome, fun.
Last edited on Jun 18 1999. Submitted by christine from Florida, Free State, South Africa on Jun 18 1999.
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Other terms relating to 'good, okay, cool, awesome, fun': | |
| Definitions include: extreme. | |
| Definitions include: without need or desire for something or to do something in particular; "fine". | |
| Definitions include: Awesome, cool, wicked sweet. | |
| Definitions include: Origin: Kevin Smith Movies. Definition: adjective, used in same way as "cool" To express happiness or satisfaction. | |
| Definitions include: something extremely good. | |
| Definitions include: the best. | |
| Definitions include: stolen. | |
| Definitions include: very good, excellent; "cool". | |
| Definitions include: very good, excellent; "cool". | |
| Definitions include: a person being used in a relationship sense for money or what they can do for the user. | |
| Definitions include: "off the heezy for sheezy", i.e. "off the hook for sure". | |
| Definitions include: attractive, usually applying to a male. | |
| Definitions include: fun, good, etc. | |
| Definitions include: cool. | |
| Definitions include: cool. | |
Other terms relating to 'to be true, tell the truth, honest, confess': | |
| Definitions include: to act without worrying about decorum. | |
| Definitions include: to be truthful. | |
| Definitions include: to represent. | |
| Definitions include: to confess. | |
| Definitions include: to tell the authorities details of a crime; "rat out". | |
| Definitions include: to act as oneself - to not put on a facade. | |
| Definitions include: to waste time in order to avoid confrontation or a potentially uncomfortable situation. | |
| Definitions include: serious, not kidding. | |
| Definitions include: honestly. | |
| Definitions include: to inform about a crime. | |
| Definitions include: to promise that what one is saying is true. | |
| Definitions include: truthful, honest. | |
| Definitions include: fine; okay. | |
| Definitions include: "for real though", i.e. "seriously though". | |
| Definitions include: truthfully. | |
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| Definitions include: in support of. | |
| Definitions include: A good estimate, term of agreement | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "as far as I understand it". | |
| Definitions include: to masturbate. | |
| Definitions include: (masculine) to have sexual intercourse | |
| Definitions include: to fall and hit the ground. | |
| Definitions include: not showering before bed after working all day. | |
| Definitions include: to display bling-bling | |
| Definitions include: to completely fail a task. | |
| Definitions include: acronym of "bend over here it comes again." | |
| Definitions include: to vomit. | |
| Definitions include: To have to run fast to catch something | |
| Definitions include: to drink heavily. | |
| Definitions include: see about it. | |
| Definitions include: to be in agreement with something or wanting to do something. | |
Other terms relating to 'keep': | |
| Definitions include: "keep buggering on", i.e. don't give up. | |
| Definitions include: to hide. | |
| Definitions include: to monitor new information or rumors. | |
| Definitions include: to supervise a person. | |
| Definitions include: to watch for. | |
| Definitions include: to remain courageous. | |
| Definitions include: to restrain from laughing. | |
| Definitions include: to keep one's composure. | |
| Definitions include: sardonic retort to "No shit, Sherlock!" | |
| Definitions include: from football, but referring to an object that you like. | |
| Definitions include: statement of encouragement. | |
| Definitions include: Tell the truth. | |
| Definitions include: to keep it real. | |
| Definitions include: doing things in way a gangster would. | |
| Definitions include: to not be promiscuous. | |
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Other terms relating to 'real': | |
| Definitions include: to act as oneself - to not put on a facade. | |
| Definitions include: "for real". | |
| Definitions include: "for real". | |
| Definitions include: "Are you telling me the truth?" or "I'm telling you the truth." | |
| Definitions include: "for real", i.e. "seriously". | |
| Definitions include: "for real though", i.e. "seriously though". | |
| Definitions include: statement of disbelief. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "in real life". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "in the real world". | |
| Definitions include: truthful, honest. | |
| Definitions include: Alternate form of on the real. | |
| Definitions include: Acting as yourself 2. Truth or Truthfully. | |
| Definitions include: something legitimate. | |
| Definitions include: any limited resource measured in units of area. | |
| Definitions include: Rather antiquated expressions meaning 'Great!'; 'Super!', 'Wonderful!' | |
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