# lead paint stare

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A blank or unempathetic stare associated with baby boomers facing people in younger generations (implied to be caused by prolonged lead exposure).
2. Any stare caused by cognitive impairment.

## Etymology
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.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/lead-paint-stare