boomer: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

It depends on context. As a neutral demographic label (Baby Boomer), it is inoffensive. When used as a stereotype to dismiss someone as out-of-touch or entitled, it is often considered pejorative and generationalist.

It emerged as a viral internet phrase around 2019, used primarily by younger generations (Gen Z/Millennials) to dismiss or mock the perceived condescending attitudes of older generations, specifically Baby Boomers, towards modern issues like climate change or technology.

Yes, ironically. In online slang, especially among gamers, a 'boomer' can refer to anyone exhibiting old-fashioned, slow, or unskilled behaviour, regardless of their actual age.

'Baby Boomer' is the formal name for the demographic cohort. 'Boomer' (lowercase) is the informal short form, which in recent usage has become loaded with the negative stereotypes associated with that generation in cultural debates.

A term referring to a member of the Baby Boomer generation, born between 1946 and 1964.

Boomer is usually informal, colloquial, often pejorative in contemporary use. in register.

Boomer: in British English it is pronounced /ˈbuːmə/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈbuːmər/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.