English Explanatory Dictionary

lead paint stare

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A blank or unempathetic stare associated with baby boomers facing people in younger generations (implied to be caused by prolonged lead exposure).
  2. Any stare caused by cognitive impairment.

Word forms

lead paint stare lead paint stares

Etymology

Possibly coined as a generation-specific variation on fluoride stare, from the prevalence of lead, peaking in the mid to late 20th century, and its negative impact on public health, especially on cognitive ability.

Related words

Gen Z stare
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