bae

1 of 2

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.

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BAE

2 of 2

abbreviation

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

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1983, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of bae was in 1983

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“Bae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bae. Accessed 7 Dec. 2022.

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Medical Definition

BaE

abbreviation

variants or BAE

barium enema

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