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# OK boomer

Gen Z[#social](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/social/)

**Meaning.** A dismissive clapback at older people posting condescending or out-of-touch takes.

See it in a sentence

OK boomer, times have changed.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z · this one

    OK boomer

- Gen Alpha

    No word for this one yet.

- Millennial

    No word for this one yet.

- Gen X

    No word for this one yet.

- Boomer

    No word for this one yet.

- Plain English

    dismissive clapback at older people posting condescending or out-of-touch takes

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## Related slang

- [noob](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/noob/): An inexperienced or out-of-touch person, especially online or in gaming.
- [nuff said](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/nuff-said/): An informal way to say the point has made itself and nothing more needs explaining, short for enough said.
- [ONG](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/ong/): Short for 'on God,' used to stress that something is true.
- [opp](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/opp/): An opponent, rival, or enemy.

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