Gen z stare

When a young person, ie zoomer who lacks social skills, blatantly disregards others around them. Particularly those asking a question. Only for the person asking the question to get side eyed or stared at in return by said zoomer. Also known as the zoomer lead paint stare

"Oh my gosh today I was trying to help a teenager at work but all she did was give me the gen z stare"

"Hi there! Was there anything you were looking for?" *side eye* "okkkk if you have any questions just let me know!"

by Saltedcaramel2000 July 10, 2025

Gen Z Stare

A person from the generation Z that looks at a person within an older generation, questioning or judging them by their words or actions, with an obvious stare. which the older generations find be gen Z unable to "interact socially" or "cannot communicate". Usually used in a situation where an older generation has the audacity to be entitled or talk down to a person in gen Z, but the gen Z person is so flabbergasted that they cannot respond in a kind or professional way.

Gen Z: "hello! How can I help you?"
Older generation: "MY SANDWICH WAS MADE INCORRECTLY!! YOU FORGOT ONIONS!!! I WANT A WHOLE NEW SANDWICH FOR FREE! NOW!!!!!"
Gen Z: *gen z stare* .... "um, I'll talk to my manager.."
Older generation: "KIDS YOUR GENERATION HAVE NO RESPECT FOR YOUR ELDERS!!"
Gen Z: *gen z stare*

by D00kie bu7t July 9, 2025