bae

¹

[bey]

noun

1. an affectionate term used to address or refer to one’s girlfriend, boyfriend, spouse, etc..

   I love you, bae.

adjective

baeer, baeest 

1. greatly admired or loved.

2. very cool; great.

   His accent is so totally bae!

BAE

²

1. Bureau of Agricultural Economics.

2. Bureau of American Ethnology.

B.A.E.

³

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.

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bae¹

An Americanism first recorded in 2000–05; probably a shortening of babe or baby

Example Sentences

Renk Group and Hensoldt each falls 4%, Saab losses 3.55%, Leonardo and Thales drop 2.5%, and BAE Systems decreases 2.1%.

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European defense stocks Thales, Rheinmetall, and BAE Systems fell 1.4%, 3.9%, and 1.9% respectively.

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Shares of France’s Thales, Germany’s Rheinmetall, and the U.K.’s BAE Systems were down 2.4%, 4.1%, and 3.1% in Monday trading.

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Historically, investors viewed BAE as a 2% grower.

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BAE Systems BA 0.31%increase; green up pointing triangle said the continuation of the U.S. government shutdown could lead to delays to contract funding and payments.

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When To Use

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!