boomer

English

/ˈbuːmə(ɹ)/, /ˈbuːmə/, /ˈbumɚ/, /ˈbʉːmə/

noun
Definitions
  • An adult male kangaroo.
  • (informal) .
  • (slang) A person who does not know how to utilize new technologies well.
  • Something that makes a booming sound.
  • (US) A transient worker who would move from boom town to boom town in search of temporary work.
  • A device used to bind or tighten chain.
  • (US) A nuclear ballistic missile submarine, SSBN.
  • (UK) A bittern (subfamily Botaurinae).
  • (Appalachia) A red squirrel ().
  • A mountain beaver ().

Etymology

Suf from English boom (a log, explosion sound, piece of wood).

Origin

English

boom

Gloss

a log, explosion sound, piece of wood

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