Obviously the boy(probably a girl) does not know what "degenerate" even means..
de·gen·er·ate/diˈjenərāt/ Verb: Decline or deteriorate physically, mentally, or morally. Adjective: Having lost the physical, mental, or moral qualities considered normal and desirable; showing evidence of decline.
>> degenerate/diˈjenərāt/ Verb: Decline or deteriorate physically, mentally, or morally. Adjective: Having lost the physical, mental, or moral qualities considered normal and desirable; showing evidence of decline.<<
That pretty much describes the language you used in your post.