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Originally Posted by JManc
Boomers hang onto this term because it was in widespread use during their formative years and onwards. Just like our grandparents using dated terms from the 40's and 50's that made us squirm at Thanksgiving.
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exactly.
there's always a generational lag to every language shift.
old people tend to hold on to their old words/definitions, while the younger generations spur the use of new words/definitions.
this is how it has always worked.