Word
boomer
US/ˈbumɝ/
UK/bˈuːmɐ/
Definition
n. a person born between 1946 and 1964. People often use this word to describe someone who has old-fashioned ideas or doesn't understand modern technology.
n. a person born during the post-World War II baby boom, specifically between 1946 and 1964. Often used pejoratively in modern slang to dismiss older individuals perceived as out of touch.
Examples
“My uncle is a typical boomer who still prints out his emails.”
“The term boomer has evolved from a demographic label into a common internet insult for anyone with conservative or outdated views.”
Examples
simple
“My uncle is a typical boomer who still prints out his emails.”
contextual
“The term boomer has evolved from a demographic label into a common internet insult for anyone with conservative or outdated views.”
Usage
Often used in the dismissive phrase 'OK boomer' to ignore the opinions of older people.
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