US slang
: sweetheart, baby
If you're in a relationship, you've probably already begun frantically searching the web for the perfect gift for your bae, but don't fret—I have you covered.—
Amanda Fama
Amanda Fama1
bachelor of aeronautical engineering
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bachelor of agricultural engineering
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bachelor of architectural engineering
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bachelor of art education
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bachelor of arts in education
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Deanna Taylor, Essence, 4 June 2024
Also, having a seasonal bae can help ease the pain of feeling alone during pivotal consumeristic and family-centric holidays, like Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, and Valentine’s Day.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 30 Aug. 2023
Wood is sure to be in the stands (along with his mom of course) cheering her bae on.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 7 Sep. 2023
Orange Is the New Black’s Samira Wiley got hitched with her bae Lauren Morelli in 2017.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 17 June 2022
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If you’re all set to find your bae and aren’t afraid to travel to do so, here’s a list of some of the best destinations for Black women looking for love.
—Deanna Taylor, Essence, 4 June 2024
Also, having a seasonal bae can help ease the pain of feeling alone during pivotal consumeristic and family-centric holidays, like Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, and Valentine’s Day.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 30 Aug. 2023
Wood is sure to be in the stands (along with his mom of course) cheering her bae on.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 7 Sep. 2023
Orange Is the New Black’s Samira Wiley got hitched with her bae Lauren Morelli in 2017.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 17 June 2022
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“Bae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bae. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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