bae

¹ American  

[bey] / beɪ /

noun

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

   I love you, bae.

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adjective

baeer, baeest

1. greatly admired or loved.

2. very cool; great.

   His accent is so totally bae!

BAE ² American  

1. Bureau of Agricultural Economics.

2. Bureau of American Ethnology.

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B.A.E. ³ American  

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.

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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

It doesn’t appear likely that South Korea will back away from the trade deal in protest, though pressure to deliver on a first U.S. investment will rise, said Choi Byung-il, president of a trade strategy unit at the Bae, Kim & Lee law firm in Seoul.

From The Wall Street Journal

European defense stocks like Rheinmetall and BAE Systems have climbed almost 100% on average over the past 12 months.

From Barron's

In London, BAE Systems is down 0.4%, while Rolls-Royce decreases 1.3%.

From The Wall Street Journal

Coming into Tuesday trading, shares of Germany’s Rheinmetall, France’s Thales, Italy’s Leonardo, and Britain’s BAE Systems were up an average of 109% over the past 12 months.

From Barron's

Coming into Tuesday trading, shares of Germany’s Rheinmetall, France’s Thales, Italy’s Leonardo, and Britain’s BAE Systems were up an average of 109% over the past 12 months.

From Barron's