Bae

Pronunciation: /beɪ/

Definitions of bae

noun a term of endearment used to refer to one's significant other or romantic partner

Example Sentences

A1 My bae surprised me with flowers on my birthday.

A2 I love spending time with my bae at the beach.

B1 My bae and I are planning a romantic getaway for our anniversary.

B2 I consider my bae to be my best friend and partner in crime.

C1 My bae is always there to support me through thick and thin.

C2 I am grateful to have such an amazing bae who truly understands me.

Examples of bae in a Sentence

formal My significant other is my bae.

informal I can't wait to see my bae tonight!

slang Bae surprised me with a gift today.

figurative The sun setting over the ocean is nature's bae.

Grammatical Forms of bae

• past tense: baed
• plural: baes
• comparative: baer
• superlative: baest
• present tense: baes
• future tense: will bae
• perfect tense: have baed
• continuous tense: is baeing
• singular: bae
• positive degree: bae
• infinitive: to bae
• gerund: baeing
• participle: baed

Origin and Evolution of bae

First Known Use: 2013 year

Language of Origin: African American English

Story behind the word: The word 'bae' originated as a term of endearment in African American English.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as a shortened form of 'babe' or 'baby' to refer to a romantic partner, 'bae' has evolved to be used more broadly to refer to close friends or loved ones.