buzz word
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The word skinny has become a buzz word online, Eve said, with many promoting extreme weight loss under the guise of having "healthy" self control and willpower.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2025
Transparency is the latest buzz word on the PGA Tour, especially in light of the challenge from rival golf leagues and what the tour can do to improve its relationship with players.
From Fox News • Mar. 8, 2022
It’s interesting to me that trauma has become this kind of catchphrase or the buzz word.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2022
This will be Orlando’s chance to say goodbye - the public and private services in September were in Latrobe - though the buzz word for Bay Hill is “celebration.”
From Washington Times • Mar. 10, 2017
To survive, the Games must become, to borrow a modern buzz word, sustainable.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 28, 2016
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