based
EnglishEdit
PronunciationEdit
Etymology 1Edit
AdjectiveEdit
based (comparative more based, superlative most based)
- Founded on; having a basis; often used in combining forms.
- That was a soundly based argument.
HyponymsEdit
founded on; having a basis
TranslationsEdit
founded on
VerbEdit
based
- simple past tense and past participle of base
- Being derived from (usually followed by on or upon).
- It's a new film based on a best-selling novel.
- Having a base
- The ladder is based on the even sidewalk for stability.
- Having a base of operations.
- The company is based in New York.
- Being derived from (usually followed by on or upon).
Etymology 2Edit
A reference to freebase cocaine, via basehead. Coined by American musician Lil B to describe his lifestyle.
AdjectiveEdit
based (comparative more based, superlative most based)
- (slang, of a person) Not caring what others think about one's personality, style, or behavior; focused on maintaining individuality.
- 2012, Duncan Cooper, "Based Scripture: The Full Transcript of Lil B’s Lecture at NYU", The Fader, 12 April 2012:
- You have to work as a human with empathy and love in your heart, staying positive and staying based and staying normal.
- (Internet slang, originally 4chan) Praiseworthy and admirable, often through exhibiting independence and security.
- Antonyms: cringe, unbased
- OP is based as fuck
- Based and red pilled.
TranslationsEdit
not caring what others think about oneself