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USA slang
Before Anyone Else; a term of endearment for a romantic partner or close friend
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Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
USA
Formality
Informal.
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bae means Before Anyone Else; a term of endearment for a romantic partner or close friend. It is best read as usa slang associated with USA.
"bae" means Before Anyone Else; a term of endearment for a romantic partner or close friend. In USA, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
A term of light, often playful endearment.
My soul; a profound term of endearment and connection
Love of my heart; a term of profound endearment.
My love; darling (masculine/feminine - widely used for romantic partners, friends, family)
Life/Soulmate (a high compliment and term of deep endearment)
A partner who is central and essential to one's life
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