Lowkenuinely

Lowkenuinely, Ratio, Nerf & More
Words for a certain kind of manner, a bad social media reaction, and making something less effective

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lowkenuinely
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: in a manner both genuine and low-key

What does lowkenuinely mean?
Lowkenuinely is an internet slang term used to nonchalantly characterize an emotion, desire, or action as being sincere. The word, a blend of low-key and genuinely, is a way of saying something is real without making a big deal about it.

How is lowkenuinely used?
Lowkenuinely often (although not always) appears at the beginning of a sentence, and is used to emphasize authenticity without excessive enthusiasm. Lowkenuinely emerged on TikTok in late 2025, where it functioned as a humorous alternative to saying genuinely.

Examples of lowkenuinely:
Lowkenuinely not ready for 2026 been too busy just hanging out and stuff. Need a few more weeks, cheers.

—Instagram, 8 Jan. 2026

 

I like how you are looking at his profile this late at night, not even tryna be rude it's just lowkenuinely so random lmao.

—Reddit, 25 Nov. 2025

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ratio
: to give considerably more negative than positive responses on a social media post

A social media post—as on X, Facebook, or other platforms—is said to have been ratioed when it has received more comments and reposts than likes, implying that it was tremendously unpopular. In other words, to ratio a post is to (collectively) give it more comments or reposts than likes or favorites. Ratio can also mean “to receive more downvotes than upvotes” on websites where such on-screen icons are an option.

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looksmaxxing
: efforts, sometimes extreme, young men take to look more attractive

Looksmaxxing refers to practices, especially among young men online, to enhance their physical appearance. These practices range in intensity, from everyday skincare to cosmetic surgery.

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nerf
: to reduce the power or effectiveness of something

To nerf something is to reduce its power or effectiveness, especially in a video game. The word can also be a noun, in which case it refers to the thing being reduced in power.

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