Definition of «gatekeepy»
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- Description
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This adjective describes the behavior of someone who tries to control access to a particular community, hobby, or piece of information to maintain its perceived exclusivity. It is often used negatively to describe fans who refuse to share the name of a song or a brand because they don't want it to become 'mainstream.' The term highlights a defensive attitude toward subcultures that the individual feels protective over.
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>Don't be so gatekeepy and just tell us where you bought that vintage jacket.
>The underground music scene can get really gatekeepy when a local band starts getting national attention.
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