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boomer

/ˈbuː.mər/

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noun

/ˈbuː.mər/B1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека, родившегося в период беби-бума, обычно между 1946 и 1964 годами, часто ассоциирующееся с послевоенным поколением.

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.

    ruБэби-бумер

    • 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.

    Synonymsbaby 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.

    ruСтереотипный пожилой человек

    • 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.

    Synonymsdinosaurfossilfuddy-duddygeezerold-timerrelic

Forms
  • boomers plural form
  • boomers' possessive plural form
  • boomer's possessive singular form