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\ ˈbā 
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\Definition of bae
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
abbreviationDefinition of BAE (Entry 2 of 2)
1 bachelor of aeronautical engineering
2 bachelor of agricultural engineering
3 bachelor of architectural engineering
4 bachelor of art education
5 bachelor of arts in education
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The first known use of bae was in 1983
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