keeper

Definition

  • noun: a person whose job is to guard or take care of something or someone
  • noun: one that 'keeps'
  • synonyms: guardian, custodian, preserver

Examples

  • “…am I my brother's 'keeper'?” <aq>Genesis 4:9 (KJV)</aq>

  • Hold on to that boyfriend of yours—he's a 'keeper'!

  • The quarterback gained five yards on a 'keeper'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - You could say that again. Oh! Oh, yeah! Right there! Right there! Over! Yeah, that's the spot. Hey, silly doggy! That's a keeper. You wanna go play outside, huh? You wanna go play outside? Let's go! - Is that dog look familiar? - Nope. I've never seen him before in my life. (..)
    2008 Bolt
  • (..) Airport! Bolt, speak. Okay, okay... Good job, buddy. Mission accomplished! That's a keeper! It's allright tough guy, you caught them all. Don't worry Bolt, you've saved the day again. Boom mike! (..)
    2008 Bolt