bae
1 Americannoun
adjective
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greatly admired or loved.
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very cool; great.
His accent is so totally bae!
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Bureau of Agricultural Economics.
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Bureau of American Ethnology.
abbreviation
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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.
Sensitive Note
Like similar uses of babe and baby, the word bae may sometimes be disparaging or offensive when used to refer to someone considered attractive or when used to address a stranger or casual acquaintance.
Usage
What does bae mean? Bae is a slang term for one’s significant other or an object of affection, often used to address them, e.g., I love you, bae!
Etymology
Origin of bae
An Americanism first recorded in 2000–05; probably a shortening of babe or baby
Example Sentences
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Through Friday trading, shares of Germany’s munitions manufacturer Rheinmetall, France’s defense electronics maker Thales, Italy’s counter-drone technology and helicopter maker Leonardo, and Britain’s defense contractor BAE Systems, were up almost 50% over the past 12 months and up more than 160% over the past two years.
From Barron's
High-end restaurant openings are also multiplying, including the recent arrival of Turkish chef and influencer "Salt Bae" and his 285 euro steaks.
From Barron's
Shares of European defense contractors Thales, Rheinmetall, BAE Systems, and Leonardo were up 57% over the past 12 months, coming into Wednesday trading.
From Barron's
Defense stocks also spur the index higher, with BAE Systems climbing 3.5% and extending its year-to-date gains to over 22%.
Local Unite organiser Ross Quinn said the striking staff, on average salaries of £50,000, were "crucial" to BAE's success.
From BBC
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