Apr 26, 2002 01:11
22 yrs ago
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keep it real
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African-Americans use this phrase often. What does it mean?
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| 5 +10 | be true to yourself and others |
Maria Nicholas (X)
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| 5 +2 | answer or act in a way that makes sense |
Jane Lamb-Ruiz (X)
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| 4 +3 | A thought |
jerrie
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| 4 +1 | Don't lie |
Palko Agi
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be true to yourself and others
"Keeping it real" basically means being honest and straightforward with one's self as well as with friends, family etc. (especially in terms of cultural background). It means being principled and upright in every day dealings and relationships. Hope this helps!
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Note added at 2002-04-26 04:47:24 (GMT)
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I just want to emphasize that the phrase \"Keep it real\" is urban slang and as such does not merit a literal interpretation. Trust me, I am sure on this one -- I would bet money on it. :)
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Note added at 2002-04-26 04:47:24 (GMT)
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I just want to emphasize that the phrase \"Keep it real\" is urban slang and as such does not merit a literal interpretation. Trust me, I am sure on this one -- I would bet money on it. :)
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Comment: "Graded automatically based on peer agreement. KudoZ."
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answer or act in a way that makes sense
make sense; don't be ridiculous or outrageous; reasonable
Peer comment(s):
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Maria Nicholas (X)
: Good guess, but it's not quite it. It's definitely slang. See below
1 min
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| agree |
Indojin
: I think ur explanation is right and not the one below
40 mins
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| agree |
Maria Knorr
: that's correct
2 hrs
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| agree |
AhmedAMS
8 days
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8 hrs
Don't lie
+3
9 hrs
A thought
for a literal meaning I agree with Maria, especially re: true to culture.
I also think that 'keep it real' is used just as a 'filler', without too much meaning.
Along the lines of:
'tell it like it is'
'way to go'
'right on'
accompanied by high 5's etc
As already mentioned this is urban youth culture speak, so maybe too much meaning shouldn't be attached to it.
I also think that 'keep it real' is used just as a 'filler', without too much meaning.
Along the lines of:
'tell it like it is'
'way to go'
'right on'
accompanied by high 5's etc
As already mentioned this is urban youth culture speak, so maybe too much meaning shouldn't be attached to it.
Peer comment(s):
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Liv Bliss (X)
: Good point. I've also seen it used (in sit coms and such) by superficial, "Hollywood-type" characters when parting (often accompanied by a pointing index finger and a wink), meaning nothing much: "OK. See ya. Take it easy. Keep it real."
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Exactly along the lines I was thinking. Thanks
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Trudy Peters
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Thanks
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AhmedAMS
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Thanks
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