(adj) a word used to describe or comment on a controversial opinion or idea that you RESPECT, not necessarily one that you AGREE WITH.
The word is common among Reddit users, especially those in r/PoliticalCompassMemes or similar subreddits, although it is often used incorrectly.
Friend: Look at this cool America #1 T-shirt I just bought!
Me: Made in China?
Friend: ...
Me: Based
Friend: F*cked up opinion
Me who doesn't know the actual meaning of based: Oh wow this is so based! I completely agree with this so it is based! Never have I witnessed a more based statement in my life! This totally sums me up! Based based based!
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(adj) a New Zealand term to describe something bad, dilapidated or just generally in shit condition.
Nicholas: Look at my bundy shoes, I had to walk through a sheep paddock in them.
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