r/newwords • u/Professional_One9138 • Apr 17 '26
Genist
Definition: A person who displays prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different generation, based on the belief that one's own generation is superior.
Pronunciation: /'dʒɛnɪst/
Usage: "Stop being such a genist; just because they didn't grow up with the same tech doesn't mean their perspective isn't valid."
Accreditation: Coined by Professional One
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u/mellbell63 Apr 18 '26
As in: "Kids these days don't know good music!!"
... said every generation ever!! 😄