Basic
Stable🌍UniversalDefinition
Mainstream, unoriginal, following every popular trend without individuality. A 'basic' person likes Pumpkin Spice Lattes, ugg boots, and whatever Netflix show everyone is watching. Mildly insulting.
Translation for Parents
It means unoriginal or boringly mainstream. Liking popular things isn't wrong, but being 'basic' means you ONLY like popular things. If your kid calls you basic, they're saying you're predictable. Which, to be fair, you are. You order the same thing at every restaurant.
Examples
“She's so basic she has a live laugh love sign”
“She's so predictably mainstream that she has inspirational wall art”
“Pumpkin spice season and all the basic people are thriving”
“It's fall and everyone who likes mainstream seasonal things is very happy”
Cringe Score
Mildly embarrassing
Calling yourself basic is a power move. 'I'm basic and I'm proud' neutralizes the insult entirely. Embrace the Pumpkin Spice Latte.
Category
insult
Peak
2015-10
Last Verified
2026-02-25
Sources
urban_dictionary, reddit