Play for keeps

phrase, slang

Hip-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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