"Zer" meaning in English

See Zer in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: Zers [plural]
Etymology: From Z + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Z|er|id2=occupation}} Z + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} Zer (plural Zers)
  1. A member of Generation Z. Categories (topical): Generations Synonyms: Generation Z, Generation Zer, Gen Z, Gen-Zer, Z, zoomer

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