2keep noun
plural keeps [count] : the strongest part of a castle built in the Middle Ages
for keeps
informal 1 : forever or permanently
▪ He moved back to the city for keeps. [=for good] 2 : with the understanding that you may keep what you win
▪ playing marbles for keeps
▪ He moved back to the city for keeps. [=for good]
▪ playing marbles for keeps
your keep
: the amount of money you need to pay for food, clothing, a place to live, etc. — used in the phrase earn your keep ▪ She's been living off her parents long enough. It's time for her to get a job and start earning her keep.
