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A.B.E. stands for "All but engaged" and refers to a couple who have been together seriously for a long time, and are expected to marry but have not officially announced engagement.

Similar to the A.B.D., "All but dissertation."

May be loosely substituted with the acronym, A.B.M., all but married.
Eunice and Thad are A.B.E.; they've been dating for over a year now and have talked about marriage. She's just waiting for him to pop the question.
A.B.E. by Gypsyseoul January 22, 2010
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Anyone But England

Lots of Scottish football fans support Anyone But England during the world cup and other major tournaments (also applies to rugby.

The reason you see Scottish fans cheering rubbish teams at the world cup.
Welsh Football supporter: Who are you supporting at this years world cup.

Scottish football suporter: A.B.E

Welsh football supporter: What does A.B.E mean?

Scottish football supporter: ANYONE BUT ENGLAND!
A.B.E by MY NAME ISNT JOEY October 8, 2020
Arsehole of the British Empire
Arsehole equivalent of MBE, member of the British Empire
James Blunt should be awarded a A.B.E
A.B.E by Kinpower April 7, 2010

d i c k b a b e 

Dave: Damnn! Dude! Check out that d i c k b a b e!!
Kyle: What?!?!?!

D I A B E E T U S 

When U have had bad eating habits and U eat sugar every day instead of the food U SHOULD have
I H A V E D I A B E E T U S
D I A B E E T U S by s22jjames December 18, 2018

B.A.B.E. 

B.A.B.E. AKA Bad Ass Bitch Extraordinaire

Unlike your typical babe, a B.A.B.E. can often be seen sporting her American Flag onesie riding around in her pumped up 4x4 and two hound dog sidekicks. Just your one of kind, all natural, gun toting, bible thumping, Trump loving all American Woman.
That chick is a total B.A.B.E., a real Bad Ass Bitch Extraordinaire!
B.A.B.E. by SaltLife_Buggin July 8, 2020
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