Phrase guide
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noun
A blank or unempathetic stare associated with baby boomers facing people in younger generations (implied to be caused by prolonged lead exposure).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Internet, derogatory, humorous
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noun
Any stare caused by cognitive impairment.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly
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History
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.
