When did she become so based?
Wow, very impressive how based she has become and her rejection of the woke nonsense. Claps.
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I think you mean biased.
shareDo you not know what based means?
sharetell us what you think based means.
I know what based means according to the dictionary.
It's a synonym for sane.
shareThe reason why I asked is because I wasn't sure if you were disagreeing with the OP's claim that Megyn is based or if you were legitimately not understanding what the OP was trying to say.
Based, in this context, means to speak from a base or foundation that doesn't bend to the whims or influence of outside pressure. It means someone is grounded (based) in their beliefs - being yourself and having your own opinions, not caring what others think. It's been in use this way for more than a decade.
The OP certainly meant based and not biased.
The length of the history of the misuse of the word is relevant for what reason?
shareShe's not really based, she's just against the far left insanity.
sharewhat does based mean in this context? google doesn't know
sharedictionary dot com does
https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/based/
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I just did a quick google search. Google provides a direct definition, which is the traditional usage. Then below that in the search results, literally 4 of the top 5 results have the definition you're looking for.
https://lmgtfy.app/?q=based
Let me note the followings:
1st link, urban dictionary provides this text:
"Short for "debased," referring to a concept, object, practice or ideology that has been stripped of its intrinsic significance by association with and ..."
(I like this one!)
2nd link:
"Lead the way to a zero-carbon economy, boost innovation and drive sustainable growth by setting ambitious, science-based emissions reduction targets."
Science-based? Can't go wrong with that! (Except with the erosion of the meaning of the word "science", but that's another issue completely.)
3rd link:
"Based is a slang term that originally meant to be addicted to crack cocaine (or acting like you were), but was reclaimed by rapper Lil B for ..."
Oh, oh, it's a RECLAIMED word! Let there be no more discussion!
I'd say telling someone to look at google and expect them what to make of this nonsense word is really asking a lot of someone.
Here's what I get in my top results
1st link
Based - Urban Dictionaryhttps://www.urbandictionary.com › define › term=based
A word used when you agree with something; or when you want to recognize someone for being themselves, i.e. courageous and unique or not caring what others ...
2nd link
What Does "based" Mean? | Slang by Dictionary.comhttps://www.dictionary.com › Home › Words › Slang
Sep 6, 2018 — Based is a slang term that originally meant to be addicted to crack cocaine (or acting like you were), but was reclaimed by rapper Lil B for being yourself and not caring what others think of you—to carry yourself with swagger.
Oh, oh, it's a RECLAIMED word! Let there be no more discussion!
Yes, and it's been in common use this way for at least 10 years.
I'd say telling someone to look at google and expect them what to make of this nonsense word is really asking a lot of someone.
I never did any such thing. In fact, you can look in this thread and see I provided the current common usage of the word directly.
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Given the length of time the word has been misused this way has impressed you so, I should point out that my first guess, "coked up on freebase" is an OLDER meaning, and therefore should have more weight.
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