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

The Discrimination of people solely based on their age, mostly targeted towards teenagers or the elderly.

40 Year Old Person: "Hey teenager, is that a VAPE in your hand?"
Teenager: "No sir, that is a pen that I bought from the store to do my homework"
40 Year Old Person: "I saw on Good Morning America that all teenagers are doing are vaping, Im calling the cops"
Teenager: "That is ageism sir."

Boss: "Bernie, You are fired"
Bernie: "Why? I am the best and most efficient employee here!"
Boss: "Well, you are 65 and could retire soon, and we don't feel like giving you the retirement plan we promised"
Bernie: "That is ageism I will cancel you on twitter!"

by the hecks and fricks police October 14, 2021

Ageism

something especially seen in older childhood/teenage/youth stages* (when ur mostly supposed to interact/be with people exactly/close to your age be it as friends/lovers unless if ofc the personalities don't gel or they're abusive (god alone knows what these terms really mean) literally anyone else older or younger is either ur parent/much-older-sibling-cousin/mentor/guide/teacher or your son/daughter/pupil/much younger sibling or cousin (regardless of whether you actually are/have one or not)** older 50/60 single men tend to 'have their way' with youth/above 18 women due to the fiction/filmi star effect (although even this is increasingly rare and unpopular/scrutinized irl) (here nevertheless primary gender dynamics still play a big role)

**Applies for most age groups in general

* children/babies are considered sexless for obv reasons
Ageism

by Hello-553669 April 29, 2025