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ENTRY No. 002OFFICIALLY RECOGNISED BY NOBODY
APPLIES/ beɪst /
ADJECTIVE · A COMPLIMENT WITH A BACKBONE
Describes someone who says or does what they genuinely think without worrying about what others will say. Calling an opinion or action “based” means you respect it for being honest or independent, even if it is unpopular.
ZACK’S TRANSLATION
Having a spine, but online. Most people only have one when the comments are switched off.
“He ordered a salad at the barbecue and didn’t apologise. Based.”
Brave. Hungry by four, but brave.
“Based take, honestly.”
Translation: I agree, and I would like credit for agreeing.
“Leaving the group chat at 10pm to sleep is so based.”
It is. It’s also called being an adult.
| WHAT THEY SAY | “That’s based.” |
|---|---|
| WHAT THEY MEAN | “I respect that you said it.” |
| GROWN-UP VERSION | “Fair point, well made.” |
HOW BASED ARE YOU? (TODAY’S AVERAGE READER, MADE UP)
FIND OUT PROPERLY
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