Gen Y

American  

[jen wahy] / ˈdʒɛn ˈwaɪ /

Or GenY,

noun

1. another term for Generation Y.

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Other Word Forms

• Gen Y'er noun

Etymology

Origin of Gen Y

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

Activist groups, calling themselves Gen Z and Gen Y movements, had recently issued a 72-hour ultimatum for Randrianirina's resignation, citing frustration with his performance, local media reported.

From BBC

Younger generations are fueling this trend, with 69.2% of Gen Z and 51% of Gen Y planning to spend more.

From Salon

"Unlike their predecessors who prioritized privacy, the Gen Y digital immigrants and Gen Z digital natives are not averse to flaunting their lifestyles on social media," Verghese said.

From Reuters

That’s a truth evident on the UN stage, where differing ideologies from the same Gen Y were on full display.

From Seattle Times

We know fundamentally that Gen Y games more than Gen X, Gen Z more than Gen Y, and Gen A more than Gen Z, and that trend is not turning around.

From The Verge