Gen Y

or GenY, Gen-Y

[ jen wahy ]

noun

1. another term for Generation Y.

Other Words From

• Gen Y'er noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Gen Y¹

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

But increasingly such comments are coming from men—specifically young men, the Gen Y guys, the millennial males.

From The Daily Beast

According to the Journal, the Gen Y turnover rate at Chegg dropped by 50 percent each year over two years.

From The Daily Beast

This will inspire others to follow, and the beginning of the end of email will be heralded by futurists and Gen Y alike.

From The Daily Beast

November Criminalsby Sam Munson A clever debut starring a stoner, Gen Y Holden-like teen.

From The Daily Beast