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GenZ Decoded

baby

Boomer#social

Meaning. An affectionate term for a close friend or romantic partner, used warmly in conversation.

See it in a sentence
You know you're my baby, I’d do anything for you.

How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
    No word for this one yet.
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer · this one
    baby,pal
  • Plain English
    affectionate term for a close friend or romantic partner, used warmly in conversation

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