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boomer

/ˈbumɛr/nounB2
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Meaning

boomer

  • A baby boomer; an older person perceived as out of touch with modern technology or culture.

In a sentence

Mio padre usa le emoji come un vero boomer.

My dad uses emojis like a true boomer.

Non fare il boomer: scarica l'applicazione sul telefono!

Don't be a boomer: download the app on your phone!

Quel commento su internet sembrava scritto da un boomer.

That internet comment looked like it was written by a boomer.

Word forms (3)
WordWord forms
boomersingular
boomerplural
boomerMasc|Fem · plural

Usage notes

  • Informal: often used humorously or dismissively by younger generations.
  • Invariable loanword from English; masculine or feminine depending on referent.
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