buzzword
a word or phrase, often sounding authoritative or technical, that is a vogue term in a particular profession, field of study, popular culture, etc.
Origin of buzzword
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How to use buzzword in a sentence
To use a branding buzz word, Franco makes the whole exercise feel authentic.
Indeed, “expectations” is the buzz word for entrée into the world of prestigious Washington boards.
“Change” may have been the buzz word of 2008, but TV sure saw a lot of it in 2009.
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British Dictionary definitions for buzz word
informal a word, often originating in a particular jargon, that becomes a vogue word in the community as a whole or among a particular group
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