youthquake
Meaning
Noun
- A noticeable shift in society or culture in response to the activities or tastes of younger members of the culture.
Origin
- From youth + quake, by analogy with earthquake. Coined in 1965 by Vogue (magazine) editor Diana Vreeland.
Modern English dictionary
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