What does Gatekeep mean?

Withholding information or knowledge from others to keep something exclusive to oneself.

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Gatekeep - Gen Z Slang Dictionary

What does Gatekeep mean?

Withholding information or knowledge from others to keep something exclusive to oneself.

When is Gatekeep used?

Gatekeep is often used to describe efforts to limit or control access to something or information.

Why do people say Gatekeep?

People say "Gatekeep" to describe the act of keeping certain information or experiences exclusive to a select group.

Examples of using Gatekeep

•He likes to gatekeep the best fishing spots, won't tell anyone.

•Stop trying to gatekeep what true fans are.

•She's gatekeeping the old recipes, says they're family only.

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