bae

A person that has a boyfriend

Bae where are yhu going today

by timberland n boots March 12, 2016

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Black American English (BAE)

Black American English (BAE) is a legitimate, culturally rooted, and rule-governed dialect of American English that developed historically within Black American communities. It possesses its own consistent grammar, pronunciation patterns, vocabulary, and cultural expressions. Linguists recognize BAE as a fully developed and systematic variety of English—not as “slang,” “broken English,” or “incorrect English.” BAE is shaped by Black Americans’ linguistic heritage and the history of Black communities in the United States. As an ongoing cultural innovation, BAE functions both as a mode of communication and as a marker of identity, community, and artistic expression. Its distinct phonological, syntactic, and lexical features reflect the influence of Black American linguistic traditions, shaped by the sociopolitical conditions of enslavement and segregation, as well as the continuous creativity within Black American culture. Like any other recognized English dialect, BAE follows internally consistent grammatical rules and serves as a symbol of cultural identity, solidarity, and resilience. It has also significantly influenced broader American English through its impact on music, literature, slang, and digital communication.

Many linguists argue that Black American English (BAE) should be taught and understood as a legitimate dialect with its own rules rather than dismissed as informal speech.

by Jamel Flyte November 15, 2025

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Bae

Term used to describe close friends, usually male friends

Johnathan: Bae wyd u tryn come over n nut all over my sheets
Bryain: Yea bae i am tryn come over n nut all over your sheets

by WebstergonNutinyoCheeks January 29, 2021

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Bae Away Plan

When you want to ask someone to be your boy/girlfriend but it's too soon to make it official.

She's not my girlfriend, but she is on the Bae Away Plan.

by ShamelessGrace November 6, 2022

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vaycay bae

Your bae while you're on vacation. You have them for a week, add them on snapchat, and then never talk to them again. It's the type of relationship that requires the least amount of commitment.

I met Matt on vacation. He bought my drink on the first night, we hung out, made out and I decided then he'd be an alright vaycay bae.

by gleekgal55 June 14, 2017

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