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buzz·word (-wʉrd′)

noun

a word or phrase used by members of some in-group, having little or imprecise meaning but sounding impressive to outsiders

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buzzword Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • resume: So you need to ensure that you use resume buzzwords or keywords that will create the right buzz about your resume.

Preposition: at

  • moment: Community Consultation - Don't Get Left Out Consultation is certainly a buzzword at the moment.

Adjective modifier

  • late: Well, I guess the thing is not to get too hung up on the latest buzzwords.

Noun used with modifier

  • marketing: If not then you need to know that these are the marketing buzzwords for Norwich Union Car Insurance!

Preposition: in

  • copy: We encounter many SEO client websites that rely on buzzwords in the page copy to get the word out about their product.

Preposition: of

  • moment: Sustainability is the buzzword of the moment; it is banded about in relation to practically everything.

Preposition: for

  • year: The book lists buzzwords for every year since " hip " in 1904.
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