discreto, disfarçado, na surdina
1. done, kept, or operating in a quiet, restrained, or inconspicuous manner; not openly displayed or acknowledged
I'm lowkey excited about the party, but I don't want to show it.
Estou discretamente empolgado com a festa, mas não quero mostrar isso.
2. slightly or somewhat; to a small degree
That movie was lowkey scary, even though it's supposed to be a comedy.
Aquele filme foi meio assustador, mesmo sendo uma comédia.
3. authentic, genuine, or real without exaggeration
Lowkey, that's the best advice anyone has given me.
Sinceramente falando, esse é o melhor conselho que já recebi.
Lowkey originated in African American Vernacular English (AAVE) and became mainstream through hip-hop culture and social media. In Brazil, it's widely adopted by younger generations and is prevalent in digital communication, memes, and casual conversation. The word reflects a cultural attitude of cool indifference and authenticity, often used ironically or as an intensifier in contemporary internet culture.
NYC Slang
on the low, on the DL (down-low), hush-hush
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