Used when playfully acknowledging an obvious truth or feeling.
Literal Meaning
Subtly and openly; in a manner that is both understated and overt
Actual Meaning
Actually really (pretending to downplay but it's obvious)
Examples in Context
'I lowkey highkey want pizza.' (Translation: I really want pizza)
Helpful Tips
1Contradictory emphasis
2Actually means highkey
3Self-aware expression
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
subtly obvious
secretly evident
understatedly clear
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