Buzzword

Quick meaning: Buzzword is a noun meaning (sometimes derogatory) A word drawn from, or imitative of, technical jargon, used more to impress others than to convey meaning.

Meaning

(sometimes derogatory) A word drawn from, or imitative of, technical jargon, used more to impress others than to convey meaning.

Example Sentences

Their salespeople know all the right buzzwords, but they can't really help you solve your problems.

Ideology is a [George Cabot] Lodge buzzword, as they say in business schools, the first word that sends many executives and students who would emulate them, into fury.

There is great confusion and debate about what a blockchain even is—some people argue it’s become a meaningless buzzword—but the standard definition describes a shared, decentralized, cryptographically secure, immutable digital ledger.

Word Forms

• buzzwords
• buzz word
• buzz-word

Synonyms for buzzword

Depending on context, synonyms include cant.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include cant, byword, catchphrase, phrase, watchword, slogan.

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