SocialMore Social terms
Based
Confidently holding an opinion or position regardless of what others think. Originally positive — meaning authentic and self-assured. Has also been adopted in online spaces to signal agreement with extreme or controversial views.
How kids use it
Context matters significantly. "That's based" from a friend = "that's cool and authentic." In certain online communities, "based" signals agreement with far-right or extremist positions. Know the context of where your teen is using it.
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