What does based mean on TikTok?

SOCIAL media has provided the world with countless slang words over the years.

The TikTok slang word ‘based’ has become increasingly popular with users on the platform.

Lil B performing at an event

What does based mean on TikTok?

The word ‘based’ on TikTok means to be yourself without worrying how other people may perceive you.

Rapper Lil B said based means “being yourself and not caring what others think of you, to carry yourself with swagger.”

According to Dictionary.com, the word first meant being addicted to cocaine; however, the word’s meaning changed on TikTok.

Lil B took the negative connotation associated with the word and flipped it around, according to an interview with Complex.

Who is the rapper Lil B?

Brandon Christopher McCartney, also known as Lil B, is an American rapper originally from Berkeley, California.

His work encompasses several genres, such as hip hop, indie rock, and new age.

In 2009, Lil B released his first album, I’m Thraxx.

Lil B is also a motivational speaker and has given lectures at MIT, UCLA, and Carnegie Mellon University.

Lil B often speaks about his personal experiences with money, social media, and happiness.

TikTok and other social media applications on a smartphone

What are other TikTok slang terms?

There are many slang terms that are commonly used on TikTok.

FYP means ‘For You Page‘ on TikTok and is also commonly used as a hashtag.

POV means ‘Point of View’ and is meant to signify watching videos from the perspective of the creator.

DC means ‘Dance Credit’ and is a way to give the original creator of a dance credit in any subsequent videos.

IB stands for ‘Inspired By’ and is a way for TikTok users to give credit to other viral videos their content was based on.