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Definition of bae

bae

/beɪ/
bae
Plural:baes
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• noun

1

A person's romantic partner, boyfriend, or girlfriend, often used as an affectionate term of address (slang).

Example

"She posted a photo from her weekend getaway with her bae."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Used almost exclusively in informal, colloquial, or social media contexts; in direct address or casual statements, it often functions without an article or possessive determiner (e.g., 'hanging out with bae').

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Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in African American Vernacular English in the late 20th century as a clipped form of 'babe' or 'baby', the term gained widespread popularity via hip-hop music and social media in the early 2010s, where it was also frequently interpreted as a backronym for 'before anyone else'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bae. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bae
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