GEN X

What Does GEN X Mean?

Gen X is the generation born between 1965 and 1980.

Generation X (usually referred to as "Gen X") is the generation born after the Baby Boomer generation. It is generally accepted that children of Gen X were born between 1965 and 1980.

Gen X is followed by the Millennial Generation. GEN Xers are typically parents of children born during the latter part of Millennial era and Gen Zers.

Summary of Key Points

"Generation Born between 1965 and 1980" is the most common definition for GEN X on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Here is some more information about GEN X.
GEN X
Definition:Generation Born between 1965 and 1980
Type:Word
Guessability:
4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:
Adults, Teenagers, and Under 13s

Example of GEN X Used in a Text

GEN X

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See Also

GENERATION SNOWFLAKE (overly sensitive students) GEN Y (generation born between 1981 and 1996 (millennials)) G I GENERATION (generation born between 1901 and 1927) GREATEST GENERATION (generation born between 1901 and 1927) LOST GENERATION (generation born between 1883 and 1901) MILLENNIAL PAUSE (split-second pause at beginning of video to ensure camera is recording) SILENT-GENERATION (generation born between 1928 and 1946) WW2 GENERATION (generation born between 1901 and 1927)