wait. 1. to remain inactive or in a state of repose, as until something expected happens (often fol. by for or until): to wait for the bus. 2. (of things) to be available or in readiness: A letter is waiting for you. 3. to remain neglected for a time: a matter that can wait.
Generation X or Gen-X is the name given to the generation of Americans born between 1961 and 1980. Generation X follows the Baby Boom generation and precedes Generation Y (Gen-Y) or the Millennial generation. Next Up.
Generation X Characteristics. Jeff Gordinier, author of X Saves the World, writes that Xers are said to be the defiant demographic, dedicated to shredding whatever raiment the marketing apparatus tries to drape us in; because we'd prefer not to be categorized at all, thank you very much [source: Gordinier ].