bae

¹

[bey]

noun

1. an affectionate term used to address or refer to one’s girlfriend, boyfriend, spouse, etc..

   I love you, bae.

adjective

baeer, baeest 

1. greatly admired or loved.

2. very cool; great.

   His accent is so totally bae!

BAE

²

1. Bureau of Agricultural Economics.

2. Bureau of American Ethnology.

B.A.E.

³

abbreviation

1. Bachelor of Aeronautical Engineering.

2. Bachelor of Agricultural Engineering.

3. Bachelor of Architectural Engineering.

4. Bachelor of Art Education.

5. Bachelor of Arts in Education.

Sensitive Note

Like similar uses of babe and baby, the word bae may sometimes be disparaging or offensive when used to refer to someone considered attractive or when used to address a stranger or casual acquaintance.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bae¹

An Americanism first recorded in 2000–05; probably a shortening of babe or baby

Example Sentences

It comes after BAE Systems, which runs military shipyards on the Clyde at Scotstoun and Govan, last week secured a contract to build Type 26 frigates for the Royal Norwegian Navy.

From BBC

While awaiting final decisions from Denmark and Sweden, the Babcock chief welcomed the success of rival firm BAE Systems in winning the Norwegian order.

From BBC

The vessels are to be built at BAE Systems' Glasgow shipyards, supporting more than 2,000 jobs at the yard, ministers said.

From BBC

Downtown L.A. has 54 office buildings that are at immediate risk of devaluation and could result in nearly $70 billion in lost value over the next 10 years, creating a potential loss of $353 million in property tax revenue, according to a recent report by BAE Urban Economics.

From Los Angeles Times

The government said the deal would support 4,000 UK jobs "well into the 2030s", including more than 2,000 at BAE Systems' Glasgow shipyards where the frigates will be built.

From BBC

When To Use

What does bae mean?

Bae is a slang term for one’s significant other or an object of affection, often used to address them, e.g., I love you, bae!