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Is the word "Boomer" used as an abuse?
Many people use the word boomer for referring to "old & closed-minded persons".
Is this used in an abusive manner or is it just slang?
4 Answers
- ?Lv 76 months agoFavorite Answer
As with any other term drawn from social life, context is everything. "My father is a Boomer" isn't the same as trying to negate someone's opinion with "Okay, Boomer". When I send an email to my aunt and write, "Hi, Karen" it doesn't have the same impact as using her name as a racial, gender and age pejorative.
- Anonymous6 months ago
It's mostly used in a derogatory manner however the spice of the statement can be diffused if a boomer does not mind being one.
- jimanddottaylorLv 76 months ago
I considered myself a babyboomer for decades with no shame in it. If you just shorten it to 'boomer' I see no harm.
Some people can say it in a mean spirited manner, but that can be done with any word.
