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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:
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 | |
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Definition: | uncool, boring |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | 2: Quite easy to guess |
Typical Users: | 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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Search All Abbreviations Beginning With The Letter B BEIGE FLAG (traits or behaviors that are neither particularly good nor bad) GPC (generic pack of cigarettes) BLARG (this is boring) BSU (boring status update) LONG (annoying, boring) VANILLA (common, generic or bland)Quiz
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