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What Does Basic Mean? (Using Basic Online)

Basic means "Uncool, Boring." It is a slang word, typically used to describe someone or something (e.g., a brand or trend) devoid of interesting characteristics.

A person may be considered basic if they are only interested in things mainstream, popular, and trending, such as Starbucks, Ugg, Snapchat and pumpkin-spiced food and drinks. For example:
  • Tony: Why did you order the pumpkin-spiced latte?
  • Jordan: Because I'm basic, obviously.
  • Tony: Just because I wear Ugg boots doesn't mean I'm basic.
  • Jordan: Yes, it does.

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When I write Basic, I mean this:

meaning of Basic

Basic is "uncool" or "boring."

Summary of Key Points

"uncool, boring" is the most common definition for basic on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
Basic
Definition:uncool, boring
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 2
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

An Academic Look at Basic

Basic is typically used as an adjective (i.e., a describing word). For example:
  • She's such a Basic bitch.
  • (Here, the adjective Basic modifies the noun bitch.)

Example of Basic Used in a Text

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