A word used to show approval of or agreement with a meme, video or other general post that is usually extremely sexist or misogynistic in nature. Particularly common in reddit comment sections.
Person A: *shows a meme*
Person B: *nods in approval* “Based.”
Another example:
Person A: “Dude, look at this based meme I made!”
Person B: “Damn bro, that’s so based.”
Person B: *nods in approval* “Based.”
Another example:
Person A: “Dude, look at this based meme I made!”
Person B: “Damn bro, that’s so based.”
by heIIo there March 31, 2022

by Tex in affect February 26, 2023

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by SuchBackSmacker March 10, 2025

(Used in public washrooms) The layer of toilet paper placed in the toilet so no one can hear the plop of your poop.
by Joey Jojo Shabadoo March 4, 2011

Based is internet slang often used by the online political community and 14 year old Tiktokers, basically meaning I agree with your statement and your statement is speaking the truth even when it is arguable.
Kid1: We need to start growing our own food all of these fast food companies are poising us!!!
Kid2: wow so based
Kid2: wow so based
by Jeremy bagel June 9, 2021
