Electric shock is the physiological reaction, sensation, or injury caused by electric current passing through the (human) body. It occurs upon contact of a (human) body part with any source of electricity that causes a sufficient current through the skin, muscles, or hair. Very small currents can be imperceptible.
baby boomer noun [C]. âº a âperson âborn during a baby âboom in the US between 1947 and 1961: Like âtypical baby boomers, they're making different âchoices than those of âtheir âparents' âgeneration. (Definition of baby boomer from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary Â© Cambridge University Press).
The Baby Boomer Generation [Born 1946â1964]. The media has portrayed the Baby Boomer Generation in many lights. With increased educational, financial and social opportunities, the Boomer Generation is often portrayed as a generation of optimism, exploration and achievement. Compared with previous generations, more young adults pursued higher education or relocated away from family to pursue career and educational interests.