Prof. Sam LawlerJun 21, 2023

Usually I tell people I study Kuiper Belt Objects, because that name is more easily recognized by the general public. But today I have learned that I can make *Those People* cringe just by saying the more proper name.

So, I study Trans-Neptunian Objects.

Show threaddcbaokJun 21, 2023
@sundogplanets based
Show threadPJ "Vote Green" Coffey

@dcbaok

Have you looked at the etymology and who uses that word?

https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/based/

There's plenty of "definitions" which elide over those points.

@sundogplanets

based

Based is a slang term that originally meant to be addicted to crack cocaine (or acting like you were), but was reclaimed by rapper Lil B for being yourself and not caring what others think of you—to carry yourself with swagger.

Dictionary.com
Jun 22, 2023 at 6:37amWeb