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 10, 2025

Gen Z Stare

This whole term is such a cope

Someone who disregards the person in front of them as another person asks something in a rude way:
Gets met with "Gen Z Stare"

by ilker2445 July 14, 2025

Gen z stare

Aka: the boomer lead paint stare. When a young person, ie zoomer, who lacks social skills, blatantly disregards others around them. Particularly those who ask questions. Only for the person asking the question to get side eyed or stared at in return.

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

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

by Saltedcaramel2000 July 10, 2025

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

The blank expression given by someone from Gen Z when encountering social situations.

Excuse me? Do you know if the bus is running late?

*Gen Z Stare*

Welcome to Chili's! How many are in your party?

*Gen Z Stare*

by KattD July 11, 2025

Gen Z stare

A label given by Millennials and older generations to the incredulous look that Gen Z people give them when they are asked a question that is so ridiculous that they don’t know how to reply. They go into a state of disbelief, a look that says “are you serious?” Before they either reply with the answer they assumed obvious or just simply shoo the person away if there’s nothing they can do.

Older people call this rude or stupid behavior, but honestly. It’s usually warrented

Millennial or older person: can I have the strawberry banana milkshake?
Gen z: sure
M: I’m allergic to bananas, by the way
Z: so… would you rather have a strawberry milkshake? Since you’re allergic
M:no, I want a strawberry banana milkshake!
Z: *Gen Z stare*

by The-g-wo-man July 15, 2025

Gen Z Stare

A stare or gaze when a person, usually a millennial or older, seems to lack basic knowledge and understanding, and may have a sense of entitlement. The look usually gives off “Hoe, you can’t be serious?” “Are they being for real?” “Girl…what??” and varies from person to person, but is distinguishable.

Are the pork ribs halal?”
Gen Z Stare…

“Why is there cheese on my cheeseburger??”
Gen Z Stare…

“Can I make the bean soup without beans??”
Gen Z Stare…

by Bhrit Bharbie July 09, 2025