English · Slang Attested

boomersplain

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To condescendingly explain (something) to a younger person as a baby boomer.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Giải thích một cách coi thường với một người trẻ hơn như một thành viên thế hệ baby boomer

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⚠ Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

For years, we've been reading think piece after think piece, boomersplaining millennial culture through a kids-these-days lens.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “boomersplain” mean?

To condescendingly explain (something) to a younger person as a baby boomer.

Is “boomersplain” formal or informal?

boomersplain is generally derogatory, slang.

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