generation X

An entire generation of children born in the early 60s to early 80s, now adults in their 20s-40s. No set timeframe can be agreed upon as some claim that children actually born in the 1980s are not Gen-Xers. The traditional timeframe for Gen-Xers has been said to be 1961-1981 by sociologists but others have proposed timeframes such as 1960-1970, 1965-1975, 1965-1977, 1964-1982, 1970-1983, and 1961-1984.

Generation X ranges in age between 20-somethings to people in their early 40s.

by M. Wiesner Jr. January 12, 2004

Generational Curse

A phenomenon where a generation of humans makes the same crippling decisions as the generation before them. Examples include: 1) having kids, because your parents, aunts, uncles and most everyone else in your family had them, most likely at an early age, thus minimizing their chance to live a life they actually wanted and now are living a life to serve their offspring. And your parents are pressuring you for grandchildren, even though you are barely making ends meet for yourself, what with working full time and being a full-time student.

2) Not saving for a retirement, rainy day, etc. Instead, you spend your money on a new pair of shoes every month, clothes, Amazon, eBay, and thinking paying $2600 for a one bedroom apartment for the rest of your life is OK. When you find yourself unemployed and broke, you lame everyone but yourself.

Sean just can't stop having kids. 28 years old and already he has 4 kids with 3 different women. This generational curse is going to leave him just like his dad: living paycheck to paycheck, making just enough to get by, trying to feed a small army of his offspring.

by GG Allin June 11, 2021

Generic Derrick

The boyfriend of an attractive girl that you wanna hate but really, he's a great guy.

Chet: Yo man, that girl is hot as the devils dick.
Brett: Don't bother... she's got a boyfriend.
Chet: Whatta fucking asshole. He must literally be the scum of the earth.
(enter boyfriend presenting girl with an assortment of truffles)
Brett: I don't know... he seems like a Generic Derrick.

by pumpkinescobar1 July 23, 2011

General Motors

Because somebody has to make rental cars

If i wanted a car from general motors i would rent one

by Tyler J Williams January 4, 2007

Keyboard General

Any person who constantly advocates for the use of Military Force against any country that might be a threat to the USA. This person always posts memes or links calling for Military force or the actual use of Military Force. Yet when questioned this person inevitably has never been in the Military or has any plans for enlisting in any branch of the Military. When asked why they have never served or or when they plan to enlist, the Keyboard General will make up all sorts of asinine excuses why they cannot enlist or did not serve. They are basically cowards hiding behind their monitor and keyboards

"... Although Jerry was all for Military intervention in the Middle East in his posts, he was nothing more then a KEYBOARD GENERAL when it came to actually serving in the Military.."

by Spectre Eelman April 17, 2017

Generational Ignorance

An act or saying that may be socially acceptable in the past. Brought up years later to undermine or affiliate one in a negative or insensitive way. With apologetic awareness, a higher EQ is displayed.

Abbreviation: GenIg

Those photos really show the generational ignorance in 1980s society.

by Jefe.Robison February 2, 2019

Generation Dead

Generation Dead is a young adult romance/supernatural novel by Daniel Waters. I follows a girl named Phoebe and her best friends, Margi and Adam, whose world has been left baffled by a strange phenomenon...dead teenagers not staying dead. For reasons unknown, a small number of the teenage dead are returning to 'life'. They lack a heartbeat and all other traditional life-signs, but are capable of thought, movement and speech (to varying extents). They are widely feared by the living, despite the fact that they do not present a threat, but Phoebe finds herself attracted to Tommy Williams, one of the "living impaired" teens at her school.

Did you read Generation Dead? I thought that it portrayed issues of prejudice in modern day society very well.

by stinkemrpink March 27, 2011