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Derives from the term baser.

When under the influence of cocaine, a person does nothing and tends to waste their life away.

The act of doing nothing.

*One does not have to be under the influence of any mind altering substances, they can simply be doing nothing.*
Person A: A yo what you doin tonight?
Person B: Nothing dawg - we basin'!

Why you basin'?

Stop basin' out and go do some work!
basin by *~BLacK WiDoW~* April 6, 2007
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Another word for a crackhead. Usually seen walking fast down the street in order to get their rocks.
Every town, city, state got a basin.
basin by ya boi May 30, 2005
A crackhead, also someone who does stupid things
1: hey have you seen that aaron kid? hes pretty basin
2: what'd he do?
3: he ran naked down the street!
Basin by Anon1865 October 31, 2011
the name given to a toy graffiti writer - mainly in sydney australia.

the name is based upon a writer who was called basin who was very unpopular in the scene.
basin by kumargg August 3, 2006
Place of thorough washing. No substitute for a shower really.
basin by Jarf October 9, 2003
"Joneing" on someone, something that burst you bubble, something that makes you look dumb.
"awww did you hear Jashawnia?"
"yeah, son she was basin' on Darnell's shit."
Basin' by Lilroshellfoshiggity August 21, 2009

Basin Weasel 

Poop that lays on the side of the toilet that is not easily drawn down when flushed.
Did you see that basin weasel in there? I tried peeing on it and flushing it and it’s still there.
Basin Weasel by Hamdog420 August 25, 2021
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