"Generation XL" meaning in English

See Generation XL in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Blend of Generation X + XL (“extra large”). Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Generation X|XL|t2=extra large}} Blend of Generation X + XL (“extra large”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Generation XL}} Generation XL
  1. (informal) A notional generation or sociological group of people, especially children, who are overweight or obese. Tags: informal Categories (topical): Age, Collectives, Obesity, Sociology
    Sense id: en-Generation_XL-en-name-OHBy2Rla Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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