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Definition snowflake in American English

snowflake noun

[countable] noun
/ˈsnoʊˌfleɪk/

The negative use of the term snowflake to refer to someone who is too sensitive and too easily offended has been ascribed to the American writer Chuck Palahniuk. His 1995 novel Fight Club, as well as the movie based on it, contains the line: "You are not special. You are not a beautiful and unique snowflake."

1

a single piece of snow that falls from the sky

Synonyms and related words
acid rain avalanche band
2

someone, especially a young person, who is considered to be too sensitive and easily offended by other people's opinions

Example

In calling someone a snowflake, you are not just shutting down their opinion, but telling them off for being offended that you are doing so.

Example

The next wave of graduates have been labeled the snowflake generation.

Synonyms and related words
coward baby chicken
Definition snowflake in American English