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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.

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boomer
[noun]

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

Ex: She laughed at her dad being such a boomer during the video call.
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zoomer
[noun]

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

Ex: She laughed at how zoomer her little cousin is with every new app.
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someone who is part of the generational group born between approximately 1981 and 1996

Ex: The workplace is evolving to meet the expectations of millennials, who prioritize work-life balance .
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xennial
[noun]

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

Ex: He joked he's a xennial because he straddles two very different generational worlds.
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a person born on the cusp of Millennials and Generation Z, sharing traits of both generations

Ex: He joked he's a zillennial because he can relate to both generations.
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Gen Z
[noun]

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

Ex: She joked that her little brother is pure Gen Z, glued to his phone.
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Gen Alpha
[noun]

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

Ex: He joked that his little cousin is pure Gen Alpha, always glued to a screen.
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Gen Beta
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the generation after Gen Alpha, born mid-2020s onward, growing up in an even more tech-driven world

Ex: He laughed seeing a Gen Beta toddler already using voice assistants at home.
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a style of comedy popular among Gen Z, often ironic, absurd, self-deprecating, or based on internet memes

Ex: She loves zoomer humor that mixes sarcasm with pop culture references.
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a style of comedy stereotypically associated with older generations, often literal, straightforward, or based on puns and traditional jokes

Ex: She joked that her dad's sense of humor is pure boomer humor.
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an opinion or comment seen as outdated, out of touch, or stereotypically from an older generation

Ex: She joked that her dad's boomer take on texting is hilarious.
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unc
[noun]

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

Ex: That unc still sends emails instead of texting.
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the slang, abbreviations, and trendy expressions commonly used by teenagers in speech or online

Ex: That group chat is full of teenagerese, with emojis and inside jokes everywhere.
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Xicanx
[noun]

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

Ex: She identifies as Xicanx and uses the term to honor her roots.
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Aussie
[noun]

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

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Scouser
[noun]

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

Ex: She teased her friend for sounding like a true Scouser.
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Cockney
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a person from East London, often identified by the distinctive Cockney accent

Ex: She laughed at her friend's Cockney slang and accent.
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Kiwi
[noun]

a person from New Zealand

Ex: She joked that her friend is a true Kiwi because of his love for rugby.
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Tico
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a person from Costa Rica

Ex: She joked that her friend is a Tico because he always talks about pura vida.
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