based
adj/beɪst/
Definition
- Independently confident in one's beliefs, regardless of others' opinions.« Hot take but based. »
Etymology
Coined by rapper Lil B in 2010 to invert the negative drug reference basehead.
Synonyms
legit
How to use « based »
Use "based" as a adj in casual or spoken contexts. Independently confident in one's beliefs, regardless of others' opinions. You'll spot it in DMs, group chats, comment sections and pop tracks. Like most slang, the way people read it depends on their generation and crowd — that's why running a quick poll about it can be fun. Open a moomz vibe check around this word and see how your community feels: love it, kinda over it, or never heard it.
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