boomer
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Definition
A 'boomer' is a person born during the baby boom, especially between 1946 and 1964. In slang, it's also used to refer to older people, sometimes humorously or critically.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used online, sometimes as an insult or joke when referring to older people who are seen as out of touch. The phrase 'OK boomer' became popular to dismiss outdated opinions. Usually informal; not polite in formal situations.
Example Sentences
My dad is a boomer who grew up in the 1950s.
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A boomer usually remembers life before the internet.
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My teacher is a boomer who tells interesting old stories.
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People often say, 'OK boomer,' to joke about old-fashioned ideas.
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Don't call your boss a boomer, even if he acts old-fashioned.
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When teens call someone a boomer, they usually mean 'you're old and don't get it.'
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