Where does the slang word Bae come from?

Bae is a slang term from Nigeria. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Nigeria and across Africa.

What are other meanings of Bae?

Bae can also mean: My special person (My lover/partner)

Bae

Added Aug 12, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Bae — definition 1

Stands for 'Before Anyone Else,' meaning one's sweetheart. Widely used by Nigerian youth online to refer to their significant other or crush

"I can't come, bae wants us to Facetime tonight."

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 12, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Bae — definition 2

My special person (My lover/partner)

"Bae don vex with me (My lover is angry with me)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

↻ Similar Words

Bae 🇧🇼 Botswana

Girlfriend/Boyfriend (term of endearment from 'babe')" ("Global slang")

Bae 🇸🇨 Seychelles

Ser, bebe (Dear, baby)

"Mon bae i special (My bae is special)"

🇳🇬 About Nigeria Slang

Bae is part of the everyday slang used in Nigeria. Nigeria slang draws from local languages, history, and street culture to create an expressive voice that is uniquely its own. KASINARY has 1854 Nigeria slang words collected from native speakers.

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