buzz words

buzz words definition - business

buzz words

Trendy words used to impress and/or to obscure meaning. Examples of buzz words used in business include brainstorm, empowerment, and greenmail.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Business Terms Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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