Gen

/dʒɛn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Short for generation, often used to refer to a type or model of something, especially in technology.

The latest gen of smartphones includes many advanced features.

A prefix used in various terms to indicate origin or kind.

The term 'genetic' refers to the origin of traits through genes.

In some contexts, refers to a person who generates content, often used informally.

She is a popular gen on social media, known for her makeup tutorials.

verb

To generate or produce something, often used in slang.

They gen new ideas for their project every week.

Shortened form of 'generation' or derived from Latin 'genus', meaning 'kind, type'.

gen X

Refers to the generation of people born approximately between 1965 and 1980.

gen Y

Refers to the generation of people born approximately between 1981 and 1996, also known as Millennials.

gen Z

Refers to the generation of people born approximately between 1997 and 2012.

generation

The act of producing offspring or the group of individuals born at the same time.

genetics

The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.

A casual reference to being generous or kind.

That was so gen of you to help out.

Referring to something being cool or good.

That new track is gen!