do your own thing
Boomer#socialMeaning. To act according to one's own values or preferences.
See it in a sentence
Forget the crowd and do your own thing.
How each generation says it
The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.
- Gen Z
- Gen AlphaNo word for this one yet.
- Millennial
- Gen XNo word for this one yet.
- Boomer · this onedo your own thing,badass
- Plain Englishto act according to one's own values or preferences
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Related slang
deucesMillennial
A casual goodbye, often paired with a two-finger peace gesture.
#socialdissGen X
To insult or show disrespect toward someone.
#socialdoing the mostGen Z
Being excessive, over-the-top, or trying too hard.
#socialdoing youMillennial
Being true to yourself regardless of others’ opinions.
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