keyed

== English == === Etymology === (praiseworthy and admirable): Coined by 4chan users upset at the widened usage of based (“praiseworthy and admirable, particularly in a perceived countercultural sense”) outside of their community. Most likely simply from the verb key; in slang perhaps connected to the "securing" action of a lock and key (compare e.g. scored). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /kiːd/ Rhymes: -iːd === Verb === keyed simple past and past participle of key ==== Derived terms ==== === Adjective === keyed (comparative more keyed, superlative most keyed) (mechanics, engineering, of a joint between components) Having a key, mated to a keyseat and/or keyway, to either control or prevent movement. (Internet slang, originally 4chan slang) Praiseworthy and admirable, often through exhibiting independence and security; based. Synonym: based Antonyms: cringe, locked, unkeyed, unbased (slang, African-American Vernacular) Intoxicated by recreational or illegal drugs; drunk or high. === Anagrams === deeky