Based is used to describe someone from "Base Reality" - It comes from the conflicting theories of if we are living in a "Base Reality" or a "Simulation". The concepts of differing realities (matrix style) gained traction after Elon Musk made the following statements:
1.) From the Recode Code Conference (2016) There is “a one in billions chance that this that is the world in which we live is base reality.” Which is to say, not a simulation.
2.) From the Joe Rogan Experience Podcast (2018): "Why would you make a simulation that's boring? You'd make a simulation that's way more interesting than base reality," Musk said.
A base reality is the idea that there are multiple layers of reality - and those who are from base reality or are "based" (usually associated with common sense and critical thinking) are living with those from a simulation or parallel reality/timeline.
1.) From the Recode Code Conference (2016) There is “a one in billions chance that this that is the world in which we live is base reality.” Which is to say, not a simulation.
2.) From the Joe Rogan Experience Podcast (2018): "Why would you make a simulation that's boring? You'd make a simulation that's way more interesting than base reality," Musk said.
A base reality is the idea that there are multiple layers of reality - and those who are from base reality or are "based" (usually associated with common sense and critical thinking) are living with those from a simulation or parallel reality/timeline.
by Terra Luna May 5, 2022
Get the Basedmug. by Anonymous November 4, 2003
Get the basemug. Slang: Agreement with a regressive opinion to try to fit in with a crowd. Could be read as short for 'Based on conformity'. The polar opposite of punk.
May have had a different slang definition originally, but this has what it has become through online usage.
May have had a different slang definition originally, but this has what it has become through online usage.
Punk:
Living your life your own way giving no fucks what people think = That's punk.
"Based":
Moron 1: ""Hitler had the right idea""
Moron 2: "That's based, bro."
Living your life your own way giving no fucks what people think = That's punk.
"Based":
Moron 1: ""Hitler had the right idea""
Moron 2: "That's based, bro."
by ShadowBlaze January 9, 2023
Get the Basedmug. Free Base Counseling (WCAIC)
A signature support method developed by WCAIC (Women and Children Affected by Internet Crimes) that focuses on helping clients “strip down” their emotional defenses to a raw, honest base—free of social filters, guilt, or external control. The practice invites full transparency in a safe space where survivors, caregivers, or advocates can openly express thoughts or feelings without judgment. It’s about freeing the “base” self—your most genuine emotional core—from the restraints of trauma, fear, or manipulation.
A signature support method developed by WCAIC (Women and Children Affected by Internet Crimes) that focuses on helping clients “strip down” their emotional defenses to a raw, honest base—free of social filters, guilt, or external control. The practice invites full transparency in a safe space where survivors, caregivers, or advocates can openly express thoughts or feelings without judgment. It’s about freeing the “base” self—your most genuine emotional core—from the restraints of trauma, fear, or manipulation.
Example:
“They don’t play games at WCAIC—you sit down for Free Base Counseling and suddenly you’re saying everything you never thought you could admit out loud.”
“They don’t play games at WCAIC—you sit down for Free Base Counseling and suddenly you’re saying everything you never thought you could admit out loud.”
by SomeWomanNamedTeresaInNebraska October 22, 2025
Get the Free Base Counselingmug. Refers to the Time-Based Simulation hypothesis. This hypothesis suggests instead of a big bang portions of the universe were sucked into an ultimate black hole so quickly that "time" was left separate from space-time.
This all encompassing "time" without space created a simulation of matter aka space. This allows for multiple dimensions, Quantum Tethering, and Time dilation due to time simulating previous space without an existing space to do so. This also restricts time within the Time-Based Simulation from creating a simulation within the simulation.
This all encompassing "time" without space created a simulation of matter aka space. This allows for multiple dimensions, Quantum Tethering, and Time dilation due to time simulating previous space without an existing space to do so. This also restricts time within the Time-Based Simulation from creating a simulation within the simulation.
by Klueade August 12, 2025
Get the Time-Based Simulationmug. Adjective. Meaning the concerned act is something positive for society, perhaps something that even deserves praise. In gaming world, is used as the antonym of "broken".
by not_zub November 21, 2021
Get the Basedmug. A type of fish that lives in the ocean. Rumor has it, it is the most based fish known to the fishsmart community.
by Fishguy213 September 20, 2021
Get the Sea Basemug.