eldercoded
/ˈɛldə ˈkəʊdɪd/adjectiveVerified NewAlso in: Seniorencodiert (Deutsch) · mayorcodado (Español) · aînécodé (Français)
Describing habits, jokes, or opinions that mark a person as belonging to the eldest generation, whatever their actual age.
The eldercoded young relative reads the obituaries first, keeps the sweets in a tin, and tells stories in the passive voice of another era. Their age is irrelevant; their register is ancestral. Elders recognize them instantly and promote them informally.
Etym. — elder + coded — the generation written into the behaviour.
Rel. — eldemoji
Novelty check: APPROVE
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