basic bitch

Pumpkin spice devotee

A basic bitch is a woman perceived as boringly mainstream in her tastes and preferences—pumpkin spice lattes, Ugg boots, popular music, Instagram trends.

The term is dismissive, suggesting someone with no originality or depth: She's such a basic bitch with her live-laugh-love decor.

Sometimes used self-deprecatingly: I'm being a basic bitch but I love this song.

Basic alone carries the same meaning and applies to anyone.

conformity

mainstream

Dominant cultural current

cookie-cutter · follower · herd mentality · groupthink · copycat · trendy · predictable · conventional · average · typical

stereotype

pumpkin spice

Warm autumn seasoning blend

selfie · infinity scarf · leggings · north face · target · wine night · girls night · live laugh love · messy bun · dry shampoo

pejorative

insult

Offensive remark or action

condescending · reductive · shallow · vapid · superficial · judgmental · sneering · eye-roll · put-down · label

reclaimed

self-aware

Conscious of own existence

embracing · proud · tongue-in-cheek · guilty pleasure · no shame · relatable · authentic · comfortable · carefree

Opposites
cultural conformity vs. individuality

basic bitchnonconformist

Rejects prevailing social standards

iconoclast · free spirit · hipster · trendsetter · original

social authenticity

basic bitchoriginal thinker

Someone generating novel concepts

trailblazer · tastemaker · creative · visionary · avant-garde

subcultural allegiance

basic bitchscene kid

2000s alternative youth subculture

crate digger · vinyl collector

Family

basic, bitch, basically, basics, bitches, bitchy, bitchiness

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG-13