boomersplain
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Meaning · English
To condescendingly explain (something) to a younger person as a baby boomer.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
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.