bae

1 of 2

noun

US slang
: sweetheart, baby
If you're in a relationship, you've probably already begun frantically searching the web for the perfect gift for your bae, but don't fret—I have you covered.Amanda Fama

BAE

2 of 2

abbreviation

1
bachelor of aeronautical engineering
2
bachelor of agricultural engineering
3
bachelor of architectural engineering
4
bachelor of art education
5
bachelor of arts in education

Examples of bae in a Sentence

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Noun
Zoom out: More women (51%), who comprise half of NFL fans, than men (46%) are cool bartering away future bae for a championship parade, the survey found. Shawna Chen, Axios, 21 Jan. 2025 If you’re all set to find your bae and aren’t afraid to travel to do so, here’s a list of some of the best destinations for Black women looking for love. Deanna Taylor, Essence, 4 June 2024 Also, having a seasonal bae can help ease the pain of feeling alone during pivotal consumeristic and family-centric holidays, like Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, and Valentine’s Day. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 30 Aug. 2023 Wood is sure to be in the stands (along with his mom of course) cheering her bae on. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 7 Sep. 2023 See all Example Sentences for bae 

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1983, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bae was in 1983

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“Bae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bae. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

Medical Definition

BaE

abbreviation
variants or BAE
barium enema
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