noun
BAE
bay
noun
1
A term of endearment for a romantic partner or someone very close to you.
"He posted a photo with the caption "date night with bae.""
How to Use BAE
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual, affectionate way to refer to a boyfriend, girlfriend, or close loved one.
When to use it
Very informal internet and text slang; not used in formal contexts.
Common pairings
my bae
bae goals
Word Forms
baed past tense, baes plural, baes plural, baes singular
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Etymology
Popular slang of disputed origin — often explained as a shortening of "babe" or "baby," and sometimes jokingly claimed to stand for "before anyone else."