Internet culture
Low-key
Quietly, subtly or to a modest degree; sometimes used to soften an admission.
In everyday use
“I am low-key excited to share this.”
What to keep in mind
The strength of the feeling can be greater than the phrase suggests.
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Further reading
Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.
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