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keep it real
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a farewell expression urging someone to remain genuine, authentic, and true to themselves
Slang
What does "keep it real" mean in slang?
The phrase "keep it real" means to be honest, authentic, and true to oneself without pretending or exaggerating. The structure uses "real" to represent authenticity, while "keep" implies maintaining that behavior consistently. It is commonly used as advice or encouragement in informal speech. The expression is strongly associated with hip-hop culture and has been widely adopted in everyday slang.
Examples
I 'll catch you tomorrow, man; keep it real.
