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Basic Bitch Meaning
*First Published: Dec 12, 2016, 9:00 am CST
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Posted on Dec 12, 2016 Updated on May 25, 2021, 10:00 am CDT
The coined nickname “basic bitch” has been floating around common banter for a while now, and is generally used as an insult toward someone we all know and are hesitant to actually interact with in public. The identity of this specific specimen is difficult to pinpoint at times, but if dressed the part, they could easily be spotted a mile away.
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A basic bitch has been portrayed in many forms and fashions in movies, television, and literature, shining in all her glory. The most popular recent depictions can be seen in popular girl groups from movies like Mean Girls , Clueless , and Crossroads . Although the term can be coined as sexist or just plain rude, it shouldn’t be offensive unless the person receiving the nickname is insecure in their pick for the best spot to eat dinner based on the meal’s Instagram potential.
Urban Dictionary (aka the bible of bluntly identifying this generation’s popular slang) defines a basic bitch as someone who engages in unoriginal behaviors, modes of dress, topics of conversation, and interests. This person thinks that they are a perfect catch but in reality they wouldn’t even create a spark of interest from someone who partakes in other activities besides melting into the status quo of a mainstream agenda.
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While engaged in conversation, a basic bitch can typically be recognized off the bat. They love to abbreviate all words like “omg” and “totes,” and actually says hashtag out loud. “throwback Thursdays” are their time to shine the light on their high school photos that actually look average, and Sundays are when their best-self comes to life after a few grapefruit mimosas with a side of eggs benny during brunch.
There are a lot of stereotypical images of a basic bitch, which can be unfair at times since we all catch ourselves enjoying a cup of pumpkin spice flavored creamer with a splash of coffee, or jamming out to the new Chainsmokers radio single. Even if that’s not the case, a basic bitch is your normal, average working lady who you pass in the halls of Target during a typical grocery run.
To understand who this character is exactly, there is a Reddit section dedicated to pointing out the most basic characteristics of said person.
“The difficulties that come with marrying a basic bitch are coupled with the basic friends, basic goals, and basic thoughts—the mundane conversations about what amazing to-die-for flavors will Starbucks have this week and whether or not these yoga pants and leggings will look good today,” wrote Reddit user Economiconcology .
Someone replied to the Reddit thread saying the description is a shame, and that basic bitches “are often a lot of fun, though, and make good mothers.”
In all their glory, basic bitches will just be one thing: simply basic. And that’s OK! As much as the hipsters and people who think they are above them throw shade, the world’s economy would not survive without its most easily pleased customer.
Kristen Hubby is a tech and lifestyle reporter. Her writing focuses on sex, pop culture, streaming entertainment, and social media, with an emphasis on major platforms like Snapchat, YouTube, and Spotify. Her work has also appeared in Austin Monthly and the Austin American-Statesman, where she covered local news and the dining scene in Austin, Texas.
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First things first, let me start by explaining the term ‘basic bitch’ (where both words can also be capitalised for a more dramatic effect). Depending on the country she (being a basic bitch has nothing to do with gender, but for the sake of this article I’ll be describing a female basic bitch) comes from, the basic bitch can display a few different characteristics. However, she will always have some main universal traits.
At the top of the list is her sense of fashion. Many will recognise a basic bitch by the camel UGG boots she’s wearing and the generic Michael Kors bag she’ll always have by her side. Take the French version of the basic bitch and she will still be wearing UGG boots, this time in black, and will have replaced her Michael Kors bag with a Zadig & Voltaire one or the Balenciaga Classic City bag—you can take my word for it, as I’ve been there, done that.
Usually a big fan of any Starbucks drinks, the basic bitch will definitely be drinking a Pumpkin Spice Latte during autumn. When the weather gets warmer, she might switch to a frappuccino with extra whipped cream. Mainly inspired by shows such as Gossip Girl , The Hills and 90210 , the basic bitch loves a bit of rose gold jewellery and a good pair of leggings.
But more importantly, being a true basic bitch is not only limited to the way you dress—because, as I’ve said before, this can depend on the country, the city and even the neighbourhood the basic bitch comes from. Being a basic bitch has now become an identity, a state of mind and, sometimes, an insult. But why ‘basic’ and not any other term?
‘Basic’ as the pejorative term we know it to be today was originally used to describe someone or something unsophisticated; simple. But with the basic bitch, the term became the perfect adjective to describe (and ridicule) predominantly white women who all look and act the same. In other words, the basic bitch is so mainstream .
According to Google Trends, the term ‘basic bitch’ reached peak popularity in April 2014, shortly after the satirical video titled How To Tell if You’re a Basic Bitch was released by College Humor.
While being a basic bitch was almost a natural step in the life of a cisgender white female in 2014, many have speculated that the basic bitch no longer exists in 2020. But the basic bitch didn’t disappear; her style, like everybody else’s, merely evolved—she traded her Abercrombie & Fitch hoodie and her Lululemon leggings for that dress from Zara , a pair of Birkenstock sandals and a Fjällräven Kånken backpack.
Do I regret my own basic bitch years? Yes and no. In my case, I like to think that peer pressure and the immeasurable desire to fit in that most teenagers go through were the two factors behind my short-lived basic bitch phase. And although Facebook reminders come to haunt me with pictures of my 14-year-old self wearing atrocious fluorescent yellow joggers that spelled out PINK or SEXY on my bum, I keep telling myself that at the same time, I was also beginning to discover my own sense of style by hunting down a vintage pair of Vivienne Westwood Roman-inspired shoes.
Would I call anyone a basic bitch out loud in 2020? Probably not. Would I think it or text it to a friend? Most definitely. But what doesn’t fall under the ‘basic’ umbrella nowadays anyway? With the rise of social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok, even the smallest subcultures have become somewhat ‘basic’.
So you think you’re being super edgy because you have pink hair? Think again. Does owning a pair of the Sunday Service tracksuits makes you different? You’re just a rich basic bitch. And that is absolutely fine.
We need to accept the fact that we’re bound to be predictable and mainstream sometimes. Accepting this is the first step towards being kinder to yourself. Just say it with me: we’re all basic bitches.
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What is a basic bitch? An ex basic bitch explains
By Alma Fabiani
Jun 3, 2020
COPY URL
Is the basic bitch a thing of the past?
Should you be ashamed of being a basic bitch?
Amazon’s Alexa could soon talk to you in the voice of your dead nan
Virginia congressional candidate believes women are unlikely to fall pregnant after rape
More stories to check out before you go
First things first, let me start by explaining the term ‘basic bitch’ (where both words can also be capitalised for a more dramatic effect). Depending on the country she (being a basic bitch has nothing to do with gender, but for the sake of this article I’ll be describing a female basic bitch) comes from, the basic bitch can display a few different characteristics. However, she will always have some main universal traits.
At the top of the list is her sense of fashion. Many will recognise a basic bitch by the camel UGG boots she’s wearing and the generic Michael Kors bag she’ll always have by her side. Take the French version of the basic bitch and she will still be wearing UGG boots, this time in black, and will have replaced her Michael Kors bag with a Zadig & Voltaire one or the Balenciaga Classic City bag—you can take my word for it, as I’ve been there, done that.
Usually a big fan of any Starbucks drinks, the basic bitch will definitely be drinking a Pumpkin Spice Latte during autumn. When the weather gets warmer, she might switch to a frappuccino with extra whipped cream. Mainly inspired by shows such as Gossip Girl , The Hills and 90210 , the basic bitch loves a bit of rose gold jewellery and a good pair of leggings.
But more importantly, being a true basic bitch is not only limited to the way you dress—because, as I’ve said before, this can depend on the country, the city and even the neighbourhood the basic bitch comes from. Being a basic bitch has now become an identity, a state of mind and, sometimes, an insult. But why ‘basic’ and not any other term?
‘Basic’ as the pejorative term we know it to be today was originally used to describe someone or something unsophisticated; simple. But with the basic bitch, the term became the perfect adjective to describe (and ridicule) predominantly white women who all look and act the same. In other words, the basic bitch is so mainstream .
According to Google Trends, the term ‘basic bitch’ reached peak popularity in April 2014, shortly after the satirical video titled How To Tell if You’re a Basic Bitch was released by College Humor.
While being a basic bitch was almost a natural step in the life of a cisgender white female in 2014, many have speculated that the basic bitch no longer exists in 2020. But the basic bitch didn’t disappear; her style, like everybody else’s, merely evolved—she traded her Abercrombie & Fitch hoodie and her Lululemon leggings for that dress from Zara , a pair of Birkenstock sandals and a Fjällräven Kånken backpack.
Do I regret my own basic bitch years? Yes and no. In my case, I like to think that peer pressure and the immeasurable desire to fit in that most teenagers go through were the two factors behind my short-lived basic bitch phase. And although Facebook reminders come to haunt me with pictures of my 14-year-old self wearing atrocious fluorescent yellow joggers that spelled out PINK or SEXY on my bum, I keep telling myself that at the same time, I was also beginning to discover my own sense of style by hunting down a vintage pair of Vivienne Westwood Roman-inspired shoes.
Would I call anyone a basic bitch out loud in 2020? Probably not. Would I think it or text it to a friend? Most definitely. But what doesn’t fall under the ‘basic’ umbrella nowadays anyway? With the rise of social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok, even the smallest subcultures have become somewhat ‘basic’.
So you think you’re being super edgy because you have pink hair? Think again. Does owning a pair of the Sunday Service tracksuits makes you different? You’re just a rich basic bitch. And that is absolutely fine.
We need to accept the fact that we’re bound to be predictable and mainstream sometimes. Accepting this is the first step towards being kinder to yourself. Just say it with me: we’re all basic bitches.
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to learn more about what we can do for your brand.
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