Play for keeps
phrase, slangHip-hop slang · Rap Dictionary
Definition
To play to win and do things seriously.
Examples
1
“Babe you know I play for keeps.”
2
“Niggas know I play for keeps, treat my brothers like they me Had to make myself a boss, it ain't no nigga workin' me" - Lil Baby, How.”
3
“I pay for therapy because my thoughts ahead of me They keep on draggin' me, I play for keeps, they scared of me" - YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Lonely Child.”
4
“Never really athletic, but I play for keeps, do you feel me?" - Rick Ross, Nobody.”
5
“When I?m in the field, just know I play for keeps And keep my grass cut, so these bitches won?t creep" - J.T., Tighten Up.”
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