based

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   Built on or developed from a particular thing, place, or idea.

   It's a new film based on a best-selling novel.

2. 2
   adj

   Having its main location or headquarters in a particular place.

   She works for a London-based design company.

3. 3
   adj

   (slang) Admirable for boldly being yourself, especially in an unpopular way.

   He said exactly what everyone was afraid to say, and honestly that's based.

A reference to freebase cocaine, via basehead. Coined by American rapper from California Lil B to describe his lifestyle.

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