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boomer

Pronunciation: /ˈbuːmə/

Definition of boomer

noun

informal
  • 1something large or notable of its kind, in particular:
  • Australian a large male kangaroo.
  • a large wave.
  • 3US a nuclear submarine with ballistic missiles.

Origin:

early 19th century: probably from the verb boom1 + -er1

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