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ConnectWord · Ages 12-25 · In use

baddie

An attractive, confident, stylish person, usually a woman. A compliment.

Your prom pics? Total baddie.

For parents and educators

A compliment. The baddie look online can push heavy makeup and filters, which is worth a gentle chat with younger kids.

Where it came from

From African American English, now widespread on social media.

Also heard as

baddies

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