# What does Based mean?

- Generation: Gen Z
- Category: [Meme](https://www.jandhtechnology.com/slang/category/meme)
- Parent safety rating: Safe

The meaning of Based, a real example, and a parent note are in the Slang Decoder app: [Download Slang Decoder on the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/id6759603354).

## Questions parents ask

### Is Based safe for kids?

Slang Decoder rates Based as Safe, meaning it is everyday slang that is not rude or explicit.

### Which generation uses Based?

Based is mostly used by Gen Z.

### Where can I find the meaning of Based?

The meaning of Based, with a real example and a parent note, is in the Slang Decoder app for iPhone. Slang Decoder is free to download, with an optional Premium subscription that unlocks the full library.

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## See what "Based" means in Slang Decoder

Slang Decoder (App Store name "Slang Decoder - Gen Z & Alpha") is an iPhone app from J&H Technology LLC that explains Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang to parents, grandparents, and teachers. Every term in the app has a plain-English meaning, a real example, the generation that uses it, and a parent safety rating (Safe, Edgy, or Parent alert). It is free to download, with an optional Premium subscription ($2.99/month or $19.99/year, 7-day free trial). App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6759603354

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