boomie

[ boo-mee ]

noun

, Canadian Slang.

1. a person who was an adolescent in the 1960s.

Word History and Origins

Origin of boomie¹

First recorded in 1960–65; ( baby ) boom ¹ (in the sense of “rapid increase”) + -ie

Example Sentences

And he signed off with this vow: “So as you used to say mate, ‘Whooshka boomie.

From Washington Times

Mr. Key, who is known as Boomie and lives in Portland, Me., came to his craft because his father, Martin Key, is also a jewelry designer; Chuck Key’s classic utensil designs are inspired by his time working in a restaurant.

From New York Times

Not only was his grandfather Boom Boom, his father is called Boomie or Boom.

From Seattle Times