"boomerspeak" meaning in All languages combined

See boomerspeak on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From boomer + -speak. Etymology templates: {{af|en|boomer|-speak}} boomer + -speak Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} boomerspeak (uncountable)
  1. (informal) The style of language characteristic of baby boomers. Tags: informal, uncountable Synonyms: Boomerspeak
    Sense id: en-boomerspeak-en-noun-p3EpdFVZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -speak, Pages with 1 entry

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