based

Based written in bold red capital letters against a solid black background.
Used in 2 servers · Free for your Discord server

What does the based emoji mean?

The ultimate seal of approval for when someone drops a truth bomb.

The 'Based' emoji is a staple of internet slang, used to express agreement with a controversial or bold opinion that goes against the grain. Originating from hip-hop culture and popularized across forums like 4chan and Reddit, it signifies that someone is being authentic and unapologetic. In Discord, it serves as the perfect reaction to validate a hot take or a courageous statement.

When to use it

  • Validating a bold or controversial opinion shared
  • Agreeing with someone being authentic and honest
  • Reacting to a particularly sharp truth bomb
  • Showing support for an unapologetic hot take

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Add to my server above and pick a Discord server you manage (CommunityOne must be installed).
  2. Or download the file: open Discord → Server Settings → Emoji → Upload Emoji.
  3. Give it a name and save. You need Manage Server (or Create Expressions) permission.
Add to Slack
  1. Download the based image.
  2. Open the Slack emoji picker and click Add Emoji.
  3. Upload the file, name it, and save.
Add to Revolt/Stoat
  1. Download the based image.
  2. Open Server Settings → Emojis in Revolt or Stoat.
  3. Upload the file and name your new emoji.
Add to Guilded
  1. Download the based image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.