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Baddie

Definition

A confident, stylish, attractive, and self-assured person, most commonly a woman.

Example
She walked into the event looking like a complete baddie.
How it is used

Baddie is usually a positive and celebratory label for someone who appears confident, fashionable, attractive, independent, and in control. It may also describe a style, social-media persona, outfit, or period of increased confidence.

Origin and context

The positive slang sense of baddie originated in African American English. It is related to reclaimed uses of bad for someone impressive or attractive and became especially visible through Black women, fashion culture, Twitter, and Instagram during the 2010s.

Common variations

baddie energy

The confidence, style, independence, and self-assurance associated with being a baddie.

baddie era

A period when someone is intentionally embracing confidence, fashion, beauty, and self-expression.

Instagram baddie

A social-media persona associated with polished fashion, makeup, photography, and confident presentation.

Frequently asked questions
What does baddie mean in slang?

A baddie is a confident, stylish, attractive, and self-assured person, usually a woman.

Is baddie a compliment?

Usually, yes. It commonly praises someone's confidence, attractiveness, fashion, independence, or overall presentation.

What does baddie era mean?

A baddie era is a period when someone is focusing on confidence, self-expression, appearance, and personal goals.

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