Gen Z's "Based" Slang

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What is the meaning of how gen z used the word based?"Based" is a slang term that was popularized among various internet communities, including Gen Z users. Originally coined by rapper Lil B, "based" initially meant something akin to "being yourself" and not caring what others think about you. Over time, its meaning evolved and was co-opted by various online groups, and it came to signify general approval or agreement. For example, if someone shares an opinion and another person replies with "based," it means they strongly agree or support that opinion. Conversely, the term "cringe" is often used as its opposite, denoting disapproval or embarrassment.Does it mean grounded? Can you speculate on Lil B’s entomology?"Based" in the way Lil B used it does have connotations of being grounded in the sense of being true to oneself, not being swayed by outside opinions, and not being afraid to show one's true feelings or beliefs. However, it doesn't mean "grounded" in the traditional sense of the word, like being stable or having a solid foundation.

As for the etymology of Lil B's term "based," there isn't a lot of concrete evidence about its origin beyond his explanations in interviews. Lil B has mentioned in interviews that "based" means "being yourself" and that it was a response to people in his hometown using the term as a derogatory way to describe someone as a "basehead" (a term for crack users). He wanted to take the negative term and turn it into a positive affirmation. So, in his context, "based" is about embracing who you are, flaws and all, and not being concerned about others' judgments.

Gen Z's "Based" Slang created at Tue Jan 20 1970 15:16:41 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)