bae

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noun

ˈbā

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

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abbreviation

bachelor of aeronautical engineering

bachelor of agricultural engineering

bachelor of architectural engineering

bachelor of art education

bachelor of arts in education

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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 Orange Is the New Black’s Samira Wiley got hitched with her bae Lauren Morelli in 2017. —

Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 17 June 2022 See all Example Sentences for bae

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