gatekeeping

noun / verb/ˈɡeɪtkiːpɪŋ/ 🔊 listen

gatekeeping means selfishly hiding information, products, trends or communities from others, acting like it's “only yours”. From “gate” + “keep” — holding the gate to keep others out.

📖 Meanings

1Hiding info/trends from others
"Stop gatekeeping, just tell me the brand!" — (stop hiding it)
2Deciding who is a 'real' fan
"Music gatekeeping is so annoying." — (fan elitism)

🔄 Often confused

gatekeeping vs gatekeeper →elitism →exclusivity →

💬 Phrases

stop gatekeepinggatekeep a brandno gatekeeping
❓ What does “Stop gatekeeping” mean?