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.

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When I write GEN X, I mean this:

meaning of GEN X

"Generation Born between 1965 and 1980"

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"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:guessability level 4

4: Difficult to guess

Typical Users:typical user

Adults, Teenagers, and Under 13s

Example of GEN X Used in a Text

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