Based
Authentic and unapologetically yourself — a compliment for saying what you believe regardless of others' opinions.
Definitions
Often used to agree with or applaud an unpopular but genuine opinion.
The opposite is sometimes "cringe."
Describes someone who is confidently, authentically themselves and says what they think without caring whether it's popular. Calling a take "based" praises its boldness and honesty.
Based In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
"Based" was reclaimed by rapper Lil B in the early 2010s to mean being yourself and not caring what others think. It spread through internet culture as a compliment for authentic, confident, often contrarian takes.
People Also Ask
What does based mean in slang?
Based means authentic and unapologetically yourself — a compliment for saying what you believe regardless of others' opinions.
Where did based come from?
Rapper Lil B reclaimed it in the early 2010s to mean being yourself, and it spread through internet culture.
What's the opposite of based?
"Cringe" is often used as the opposite, meaning embarrassing or inauthentic.
How do you use based in a sentence?
For example: "that's based" — praising an authentic, bold take.
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