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gen

UK/d͡ʒɛn/ US/ˈdʒɛn/ uncommon informal obsolete slang uk us

noun

1.

informal term for information

  • “give me the gen on your new line of computers”

Origin

Etymology unknown. Possibilities include: * Clipping of argent * Clipping of generalise, from back slang for English shilling.

Phrases

  • gen AI
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Gen Z

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