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
Amanda Fama1
bachelor of aeronautical engineering
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bachelor of agricultural engineering
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bachelor of architectural engineering
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bachelor of art education
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bachelor of arts in education
Examples of bae in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebVictoria 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
Justin goes on vacation with his family and brings his own bae.
—Zoë Haylock, Vulture, 1 May 2023
So, make sure bae has the best products at his disposal for the most precious skin.
—Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health, 10 June 2023
And yes, ladies, your favorite new British bae is well aware of—and grateful for—the immense amount of support he’s received from Black women throughout the course of his career thus far.
—Rachaell Davis, Essence, 17 Mar. 2022
Swap those gag gift undies with silly pictures of bae (not to mention those panties that need to be retired) for a classier panty set à la Mrs. Bieber.
—Seventeen, 30 Aug. 2022
Featuring interviews with his victims, many of whom lost tens of thousands of dollars, The Tinder Swindler exposes the underbelly of app romance, and hopefully serves as a warning to anyone thinking of transferring their internet bae a ton of cash.
—Amy MacKelden, ELLE, 30 Apr. 2022
Pour one out on the front curb of Tom Tom: DJ James Kennedy and his Bambi-eyed bae Raquel Leviss have called off their engagement.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2021
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Noun
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
Justin goes on vacation with his family and brings his own bae.
—Zoë Haylock, Vulture, 1 May 2023
So, make sure bae has the best products at his disposal for the most precious skin.
—Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health, 10 June 2023
And yes, ladies, your favorite new British bae is well aware of—and grateful for—the immense amount of support he’s received from Black women throughout the course of his career thus far.
—Rachaell Davis, Essence, 17 Mar. 2022
Swap those gag gift undies with silly pictures of bae (not to mention those panties that need to be retired) for a classier panty set à la Mrs. Bieber.
—Seventeen, 30 Aug. 2022
Featuring interviews with his victims, many of whom lost tens of thousands of dollars, The Tinder Swindler exposes the underbelly of app romance, and hopefully serves as a warning to anyone thinking of transferring their internet bae a ton of cash.
—Amy MacKelden, ELLE, 30 Apr. 2022
Pour one out on the front curb of Tom Tom: DJ James Kennedy and his Bambi-eyed bae Raquel Leviss have called off their engagement.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2021
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BaE
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