When one doesn't identify with the generation they are born in; more common within people born in Gen Z, because no one proudly identifies themselves as a "Gen Z Kid." Identifying with a different generation avoids stereotyping and classification of people the same age as you.
I am transgenerational,I now identify as the generation before Gen Z, or any other generation, really, because I just don't want to be in the same category as people like Woahvicky and Lil Tay.
'I believe that I have genetically inherited transgenerational trauma from my ancient Roman ancestors: The historical recounts of them dying and suffering in Rome's worst tragedies has scarred me with symptoms of trauma.'
Joe: Aren't you a millennial?
Ashley: Didn you just assume my generation? I pay my taxes, student loans and have a job. I'm transgenerational.
Joe: What does that mean?
Ashley: It's means I am a productive member of society!