Often used to describe someone daft and simple. Can also be used to allude to sexual incompetence. As well, somebody who is not discerning when it comes to choosing sexual partners.
'You didn't understand any of that? You're basic!'
'What do you mean he didn't make you cum? He's basic!'
Person 1: No I mean she like thinks she's SO "cool" and "trendy" an-
Person 2: Have you ever learnt chemistry? Probably not since you're using it to mean that shit. I bet people like you'll fucking make "alkaline" an insult next. Or maybe make it into a compliment since it's the opposite of basic?
A word used to describe a proper noun, weather its a person place or thing. Something or some one who lacks any flare of individuality, lacks creativity, something or some one who goes with the fads. Something or some one lacking any amount of substance.
They are not worthy of my friendship for they are hollow, basic even.
Person a: (Abruptly interups a conversation) Why are you wearing that hat?
Person b: Why are you wearing those earings?
Person a: Because I like them.
Person b: Hmmm... Interesting. (Continues conversation from before)
Person a: You never answered me.
Person b: (looks to person a in a irritated fashion because they are dealing something a little bit more important than such an arbitrary question) You are obviously to basic to understand.
Person a walks away confused.
Person a: You want to go shop at pink with me?
Person b: Don't you think that's a little basic?