gen.

Nearby words

gemütlichkeit, gen, gen up, gen x, gen y, gen, gen. mtg., gena, genae, genal gland, genappe

Definition for gen (2 of 3)

Gen.

Military. General.

Genesis.

Geneva.

Definition for gen (3 of 3)

-gen

a combining form meaning “that which produces,” used in the formation of compound words: endogen; hydrogen.

Also -gene.

Origin of -gen

< French -gène ≪ Greek -genēs born, produced; akin to Latin genus, kin

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Examples from the Web for gen

So why does its fandom seem largely limited to the Gen Xers who saw the show in its first run?
The Childish Genius of Pee-wee’s Playhouse|Keith Phipps|October 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Will breakfast at Balthazar bring sudden revelations about Millennials and Gen Xers and their taste in wheels?
Nationalism on Four Wheels|Clive Irving|October 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The study compares the views of Millennials with those of gen Xers, Boomers, and Silents (as in Majority; the old folk).
Don't Believe the Rand Paul Hipster Hype|Michael Tomasky|March 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Gen X-y video boasted a giant cannonball rolling down suburban streets, as well as front woman Kim Deal singing underwater.
Spike Jonze’s 13 Best Music Videos: Beastie Boys, Kanye West, Fatboy Slim, and More|Marlow Stern|December 22, 2013|DAILY BEAST

But increasingly such comments are coming from men—specifically young men, the Gen Y guys, the millennial males.
Millennial males seek work-life balance too|Ellen Kampinsky|September 2, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Might have once, when I was dead sure my dope on things in gen'ral was the only true dope.
Shorty McCabe on the Job|Sewell Ford
"A gen'man to see you, sah," announced Aunt Fanny at this inopportune moment, and the entomologist was obliged to leave the room.
Bee and Butterfly|Lucy Foster Madison
She don't come through till nine-thirty an' she's gen'ally late makin' the grade.
Rimrock Trail|J. Allan Dunn
Every gen'leman as craves to enter dis gander-pullin' will kin'ly ride up here and de-posit a quarter 'f a dollar.
A Tar-Heel Baron|Mabell Shippie Clarke Pelton
While Martha is sayin' grace Zenobia is gen'rally pourin' herself out a glass of port.
Torchy, Private Sec.|Sewell Ford

British Dictionary definitions for gen (1 of 3)

gen

/ (dʒɛn) /

noun

informal informationgive me the gen on your latest project See also gen up

Word Origin for gen

C20: from gen (eral information)

British Dictionary definitions for gen (2 of 3)

Gen.

abbreviation for

General

Bible Genesis

British Dictionary definitions for gen (3 of 3)

-gen

suffix forming nouns

producing or that which produceshydrogen

something producedcarcinogen

Word Origin for -gen

via French -gène, from Greek -genēs born

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Word Origin and History for gen

-gen

word-forming element technically meaning "something produced," but mainly, in modern use, "thing that produces or causes," from French -gène (18c.), from Greek -genes "born of, produced by," related to genos "birth" (see genus). Originally in late 18th century chemistry and probably reflecting misunderstanding of -genes, as though it meant "that which produces."

gen.

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Gen.

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-gen

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gen

noun

Word Origin for gen

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Gen.

abbreviation for

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-gen

suffix forming nouns

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-gen

Medicine definitions for gen

-gen

suff.