What does a generic logo mean?
Generic means that something is overused so much that it has lost all meaning. With design, it also means that the logo is not tailored to any specific business or brand the way that a logo should. It is a general design that can apply to multiple businesses at the same time because it has no real personality.
How do you avoid generic logos?
To avoid generic logos, make sure you identify it clearly. A logo must be able to draw your potential customers attention to your business. And this can be achieved with a unique logo design concept. Nobody ever likes to be labelled as 'generic'.