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Part of Speech: noun, interjection 1. A deliberate misspelling or truncation of the phrase "keep yourself safe," used primarily in online communication as a means to circumvent chat filters and moderation systems. The term functions as a thinly-veiled euphemism for the toxic acronym "KYS" (an exhortation to self-harm), allowing the user to deliver the same malicious sentiment while maintaining a degree of plausible deniability. 2. A derisive or hostile sign-off, intended as a passive-aggressive insult rather than a genuine expression of concern. Etymology: A product of the linguistic arms race between online users and platform moderation. Evolved from the acronym "KYS" to the phrase "keep yourself safe," which was itself increasingly flagged, leading to the more ambiguous and filter-evading "keepy."
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