Generational Terminology

noun a familiar term for a grandmother

• The elderly woman is commonly referred to as a granny by her grandchildren.
• My granny makes the best apple pie in town.
• I'm going to visit my g-ma this weekend.
• The old oak tree in the backyard is like a granny, providing shade and comfort to all.

noun a word or phrase used to refer to a person who is part of the baby boomer generation, typically used in a dismissive or condescending manner

• During the meeting, one of the younger employees responded with 'OK boomer' when the older colleague criticized their use of social media for marketing.
• My dad keeps telling me to get a job, but I just respond with 'OK boomer' and walk away.
• I posted a picture of my avocado toast on Instagram and someone commented 'OK boomer' - like, seriously?
• When my grandpa started complaining about how kids these days are always on their phones, I just smiled and said 'OK boomer' in my head.

noun a person who was born between the late 1970s and early 1980s, typically characterized as having a mix of traits from Generation X and Millennials

• The Xennial generation is often described as having characteristics of both Generation X and Millennials.
• My older sister is a Xennial - she remembers life before the internet but also embraces technology.
• Xennials are like the middle child between Gen X and Millennials.
• Being a Xennial is like straddling two worlds at once.

adjective relating to or characteristic of the generation born between Generation Z and the millennial generation, typically referring to individuals born in the mid to late 1990s and early 2000s.

• The zillennial generation is often characterized as having a unique blend of traits from both Generation Z and Millennials.
• My younger cousin is a zillennial - she's always on her phone but also loves going thrift shopping.
• I love hanging out with zillennials because they always know the latest slang and trends.
• The zillennial mindset is all about embracing change and adapting to new technologies.

noun a person who is the parent of one's stepparent

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• The role of a step-grandparent can vary depending on the family dynamic.
• My step-grandparent is really cool and always has interesting stories to tell.
• My step-grand is the bomb, always spoiling me with treats.
• Having a step-grandparent is like gaining an extra layer of love in the family.