buzzword
Americannoun
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Origin of buzzword
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Earlier this year, the country’s intelligence agency warned young people to resist “lying flat,” a buzzword for doing the bare minimum.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
The news comes at a time when the buzzword “longevity” has become synonymous with wellness, and as the U.S. centenarian population is expected to explode over the next few decades.
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2026
"The domestic market situation is very 'juan'," said Shineray's overseas marketing head Nie Jianwei, using a Chinese buzzword for extreme competition.
From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026
In an era when “affordability” has become a buzzword, consumers are cautious about spending — and buying items that could be deemed frivolous may make less sense to them.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 13, 2026
Netconomy started as a buzzword, joining net, network, and economy.
From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Mihai Nadin
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