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    [Adverb]  | "ba*si*cal*ly" | \ ˈbā-si-k(ə-)lē \


    1: at a basic level : in fundamental disposition or nature

    2: for the most part

    3: in a basic manner : simply


    Origin: 1863 ;

    [Adverb]  | "basically" 


    1: for the most part;


      * e.g., " ... your answer is basically correct "



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     [ "basically" ]

    1: This is the word you use when you want to explain something but don't actually have any depth of knowledge. Just say 'basically' a whole bunch and everyone will still think you're super smart and thank you for shielding them from potentially complex concepts.

      * e.g.,  ... You: Sure I can explain nuclear fission. You basically have like neutrons and electrons and whatever and they basically go buckwild on each other and that make heat Your idiot friends: you are a gentleman and a scholar 

     [ "basically" ]

    1: When you suspect someone of being an idiot, count how many times they say 'basically' when talking.

      * e.g.,  ... So, basically, at the end of the day, when all's said and done, basically, my vocabluary is really really basic. 

     [ "basically" ]

    1: Vastly overused word.

      * e.g.,  ... So, basically, you just go inside and basically just ask for the sale and that's basically it. 


     [ "basically" ]

    2: Word used when you don't want to explain all the things someone said wrongly in excruciating detail and since you don't care you just say basically.

      * e.g.,  ... Person 1: How do I fill out this form? Just put my name on it and the hours worked? 

     [ "basically" ]

    1: more or less

      * e.g.,  ... Basically, I am out of drug money... 

     [ "basically" ]

    1: amazing word that can fit into any situation, most effectively used more than once

      * e.g.,  ... "wow, you are a douche" 

     [ "basically" ]

    1: Basically, this word is a responce to anything, and can be a replacement for a variety of words and expressions. SUCH AS: "yes" "amen!" "that's right son!!" "hello"(usually an IM greeting)

      * e.g.,  ... Cuh(individual) a- "yo cuh you pick up them twizzlers?" 


     [ "basically" ]

    2: "peace out cuh" This was coind by an extremely sexy and witty Black kid named "AARONCUHXXX"

      * e.g.,  ... CUH b- "basically!!" 

     [ "basically" ]

    1: an expression used to express joy or glee when you've just realized something to your benefit or advantage.

      * e.g.,  ... Example #1 

     [ "Basic" ]

    1: only interested in things mainstream, popular, and trending

      * e.g.,  ... Omg BAE is so basic. all she wants to do is drink pumpkin spice lattes and play candy crush. 

     [ "Basic" ]

    1: A person that follows the crowd and copies other people who are more well known/ popular than them. A sheep.

      * e.g.,  ... Someone who searches their own name on Urban Dictionary “She’s so basic, doing what everyone else does” 

     [ "Basic" ]

    1:  Used to describe someone devoid of defining characteristics that might make a person interesting, extraordinary, or just simply worth devoting time or attention to. Lacking intelligence and unable to socialize on even an elementary level. Annoyingly frustrating because of the above

      * e.g.,  ... Oh her? Don't even worry about her, girl. She's so basic. I tried to get to know him, but after I spent 10 minutes with him, I realized he was too basic for me to waste time on. Is there anything unique or special about her? I have a feeling she's pretty basic... He's probably the dumbest person on earth. Too basic to even carry on a semi-intelligent conversation. I cannot deal with basic people. I get so frustrated by their basicness! 

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