noun Pop Culture

Baddie

/ˈbædi/ · noun · slang

A confident, hot, put-together woman who knows she looks good and isn't shy about it.

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Definitions

1

An attractive, confident woman with a polished aesthetic — full glam, good outfits, the whole vibe.

“She rolled up looking like a certified baddie.”
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2

Used more loosely to mean any confident, self-assured person who carries themselves well.

“Be a baddie, never let them see you sweat.”
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3

An aesthetic or aspirational identity: the 'baddie' look of long lashes, snatched waist, and curated Instagram.

“Her whole feed is baddie energy.”
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Baddie In A Sentence

Woke up, chose baddie, see you at brunch.
Every girl in that group chat is a baddie, no notes.
Baddie summer is officially in session.

Origin & Usage

From AAVE, where 'bad' has long meant good or attractive (a 'bad' woman = a stunner). 'Baddie' as a noun blew up via Instagram and the 'Instagram baddie' aesthetic in the mid-2010s.

Variants bad bcertified baddiebaddie energy
Tags #gen-z#aave#american#instagram

People Also Ask

What does baddie mean on TikTok?

A confident, attractive, well-styled woman, or the aesthetic she represents — glam makeup, good fits, self-assured energy.

Is baddie an insult?

No, it's a compliment. It plays on the old AAVE meaning where 'bad' means good-looking and impressive.

Can a guy be a baddie?

The term is overwhelmingly used for women, though people occasionally stretch it to mean any confident, stylish person.

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