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

bae-noculars

Looking device used to spot bae if she's to far away

Where's bae? Oh I found her through my

bae-noculars.

by thatgirlthatlikesfood July 7, 2014

Bae-liff

Pronounced Bay-liff Noun
A girl/guy who gets with a partner, simply so that they can 'lift' their money/possessions.

"Michael is stupid if he really thinks that Sara is with him because she loves him. I don't think he'll ever realise that she's a first Bae-liff."

by ShakeAspear January 6, 2015

Bae Parking

Pun for Bay Parking. When you refer to parking your dick in your Bae's pussy.

Man, I'm a pro at Bae Parking. I don't need lessons no mo'. I'mma pass my test now I can Bae Park.

Geoff loves it

by Juicy Pancake September 17, 2016

Bae drop

When you dropp your boyfriend or girlfriend for a fuck boy or a hoe

Omg did u see how Juan bae dropped Becky for shontelle Ohhh Becky was not expecting that !!!!!!!

by Sharquisha June 15, 2016

kitten bae

REALLY hot person. a catgirl with mommy milkers and SEVERAL eboys in their dm’s. doesn’t have to be a girl though, anyone can be a kitten bae.

1: oh my god did you see who he’s texting?!

2:no?!

1: he’s managed to pull a kitten bae

2: wtf how he’s a 2/10

1: he’s drained his bank account for her, duh.

by thottyjschlatt January 27, 2021

ja bae atheist

a special word invented for our one and only kim namjoon from BTS by rino and dino

"ja bae atheist"

by cc69aine June 30, 2019