boomer

/ˈbuːmər/
noun
  1. A person born during the baby boom (roughly 1946–1964), often associated with post-war prosperity and cultural changes.
    • Many boomers are now retiring and traveling the world.
    • My parents are boomers who grew up in the 1950s.
    • The company's marketing campaign targets boomers with nostalgic ads.
  2. A dismissive term for an older person, especially one seen as out of touch with modern trends or technology.
    • Don't be such a boomer — streaming is way easier than cable.
    • The meme made fun of a boomer complaining about young people's music.
    • He called his uncle a boomer for not understanding how to use a smartphone.
  3. A male kangaroo.
    • We spotted a boomer with a joey in her pouch.
    • The zookeeper fed the boomer some fresh grass.
    • A large boomer hopped across the outback road.
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