buzzword

[ buhz-wurd ]

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noun

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

First recorded in 1965–70; buzz + word

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How to use buzzword in a sentence

To use a branding buzz word, Franco makes the whole exercise feel authentic.
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Indeed, “expectations” is the buzz word for entrée into the world of prestigious Washington boards.
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“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

buzz word

noun

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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