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What Does Basic Mean? (Using Basic Online)

The Quick Answer

Basic means "Uncool, Boring."

More Detail...

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, by far, the most common meaning for basic when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

Basic
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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