boomer

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die während des Babybooms geboren wurde, meist zwischen 1946 und 1964, oft als Angehöriger der Nachkriegsgeneration. Umgangssprachlich auch abwertend für ältere Menschen mit als rückständig empfundenen Ansichten.

A noun referring to a person born during the baby boom period, typically between 1946 and 1964, often associated with the post-World War II generation.

1. Baby BoomerB2formal

   A person born during the baby boom period, roughly between 1946 and 1964, characterized by a significant increase in birth rates after World War II.

   Babyboomer

   • Many boomers are now reaching retirement age.
   • The economic policies of the 1960s greatly affected the boomer generation.
   • Boomers often have different perspectives on technology compared to younger generations.

   Synonymebaby boomer

2. Stereotypical older personB2slang

   A term used informally to refer to someone perceived as out of touch with modern trends, especially regarding technology or social issues.

   Stereotypisch ältere Person

   • He made a comment about smartphones that sounded like a total boomer.
   • Stop being such a boomer and learn how to use the app.
   • The meme was making fun of boomer attitudes toward climate change.

   Synonymedinosaurfossilfuddy-duddygeezerold-timerrelic