Identity, Personality & Self-Presentation - Generational & Cultural Identities

Here you will find slang reflecting generational and cultural identities, highlighting the unique expressions and perspectives of different groups.

review-disable

review

flashcard-disable

flashcard

spelling-disable

spelling

quiz-disable

quiz

start-learning
Identity, Personality & Self-Presentation
boomer [noun]

an older person seen as out of touch with modern trends or technology

Ex: A boomer complained about " kids these days " at the café .
zoomer [noun]

a member of Generation Z, often associated with digital nativity, social media, and youth culture

Ex:

someone who is part of the generational group born between approximately 1981 and 1996

Ex: Studies show that millennials value experiences over material possessions .
xennial [noun]

a person born on the cusp of Generation X and Millennials, often experiencing aspects of both generations

Ex:

a person born on the cusp of Millennials and Generation Z, sharing traits of both generations

Ex:
Gen Z [noun]

the generation born roughly mid-1990s to early 2010s, known for being digital natives

Ex:

the generation born from the early 2010s onward, growing up fully in the digital age

Ex:
Gen Beta [noun]

the generation after Gen Alpha, born mid-2020s onward, growing up in an even more tech-driven world

Ex:

a style of comedy popular among Gen Z, often ironic, absurd, self-deprecating, or based on internet memes

Ex:

a style of comedy stereotypically associated with older generations, often literal, straightforward, or based on puns and traditional jokes

Ex:

an opinion or comment seen as outdated, out of touch, or stereotypically from an older generation

Ex:
unc [noun]

a mocking term for someone who seems old or out of touch

Ex:

the slang, abbreviations, and trendy expressions commonly used by teenagers in speech or online

Ex:
Xicanx [noun]

a gender-neutral term for a person of Mexican-American heritage

Ex:
Aussie [noun]

a person from Australia, often seen as laid-back and friendly

Ex: An Aussie always brings a relaxed vibe to parties .
Scouser [noun]

a person from Liverpool, England, often associated with the local accent and friendly, lively personality

Ex: A Scouser joked about football rivalries at the pub .
Cockney [noun]

a person from East London, often identified by the distinctive Cockney accent

Ex:
Kiwi [noun]

a person from New Zealand

Ex:
Tico [noun]

a person from Costa Rica

Ex: