noun
cusper
Cusper (noun) means someone thought to have been born right at the boundary between two generations.
noun
1
Someone thought to have been born right at the boundary between two generations.
"When the younger of their two overlapping generations feels like it's not being heard, a Cusper can provide a voice."
— Linda A Panszczyk, HR How-To—Intergenerational Issues (2004)
2
Someone born on a date that falls between two zodiac signs.
"And if you were borm on those tricky days which fall between two signs — like 23 December, or 21 May — then you are called a ‘cusper’, a person born on the cusp of two signs, and said to partake a little bit of both."
— Liz Greene, Astrology for Lovers (1989)
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Etymology
Formed from cusp and -er.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of cusper?
"cusper" (noun) means someone thought to have been born right at the boundary between two generations.
What are the different meanings of cusper?
"cusper" has 2 main meanings: 1. Someone thought to have been born right at the boundary between two generations; 2. Someone born on a date that falls between two zodiac signs.
