# boomer

/ˈbumɝ/ (US) · /bˈuːmɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/boomer
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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- The term boomer has evolved from a demographic label into a common internet insult for anyone with conservative or outdated views.

## Usage notes

- Often used in the dismissive phrase 'OK boomer' to ignore the opinions of older people.

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