ageism

Descrimination based on age, either old age or youth. It's always a bad thing.

Ex: NAMBLA and the AARP both oppose ageism.

by Anonymous March 6, 2003

ageism

The act of discriminating a person solely because of his/her age.

adult: Oh please, everybody knows that 17 year olds are always lazy and irresponsible
Me: That's ageism, you do know that right

by Dubiks January 30, 2019

ageism

Another PC term for sentiments and practices that don't fit someone's abstract model of perfection. In this case, refers negatively to any distinction made on the basis of age. See racism, sexism, lookism, etc.

Daddy, I wanna drive!
But you're only three!
Ageist bastard!
* * *
The senile old fool ran over a dog and a hydrant. Shouldn't they take away his license?
That's pure ageism, you bigoted fuckhead!

by octopod November 30, 2003

ageism

ageism is as bad as racism and must be recognised. see "jolak"

I will serve this man first because you are a child.

by David Rees November 23, 2003

ageism

wot he sed. p.s. it is v. wrong and must be stoped.
see also " jolak "

i will serve this gentleman first because u are a child.

by David Rees November 23, 2003

ageism

judging one by their age

I was forced to do more work than my older sibling. Are u fucking kidding me? This is ageism

by coolballsboy69 March 16, 2024

ageism

Mostly what kids and teens and young adults think of people over the age of 30.

ageism: Did you see that guy? How
old is he? 35?! Geez that’s old, what does he know? Boomer!!

by natchoman February 20, 2024