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    Boomer

    /ˈbuː.mər/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    Often used in a pejorative sense to describe someone perceived as out of touch with modern trends or technologies.
    He didn't understand TikTok at all; he's such a boomer.
    A person who was born during the post-World War II baby boom, typically between 1946 and 1964.
    My parents are baby boomers who experienced significant social changes during their youth.
    A colloquial term for a member of the Baby Boomer generation.
    The conference was attended by several boomers who shared their experiences from the 1960s.

    Etymology

    Derived from the term 'baby boomer', referring to the surge in birth rates following World War II.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    OK, boomer:
    A dismissive retort directed at an older person, implying that they are out of touch.
    boomer nostalgia:
    A sentimentality towards experiences and culture from the 1950s to 1970s.

    Related Words

    Generation X
    The generation born from the mid-1960s to the early 1980s, following the boomers.
    Millennials
    The generation born from the early 1980s to the mid-1990s to early 2000s, following Generation X.

    Slang Meanings

    Used to describe a person who is clueless or outdated in modern trends.
    That idea is so boomer; no one cares about that anymore.
    An affectionate or humorous term used among friends to refer to older people.
    My dad is such a boomer, but I love his old-school charm.