Buzzword Definition

bŭzwûrd
buzzwords
noun
buzzwords
A word or phrase used by members of some in-group, having little or imprecise meaning but sounding impressive to outsiders.
Webster's New World

(pejorative) A word drawn from or imitative of technical jargon, and often rendered meaningless and fashionable through abuse by non-technical persons in a seeming show of familiarity with the subject.

Their salespeople know all the right buzzwords, but they can’t really help you solve your problems.
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Noun

Singular:
buzzword
Plural:
buzzwords

Origin of Buzzword

  • U.S. 1970s from buzz + word

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Buzzword Sentence Examples

  • Effective Advocacy Skills - using the buzzword " effective " is quite accurate for these pages from Head Injury Hotline.

  • While ' CRM ' is the current buzzword for customer service, there are really two very simple things involved here.

  • Transformation has become the popular buzzword in the Defense Department.

  • Like any trendy new buzzword, this trend is borne partly of our desire to break free.

  • Patient empowerment is fast gaining currency, not just as a political buzzword but as a clinical model.

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Words Starting With

BBUBUZ

Words Ending With

DRDORD

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Words Starting With B and Ending With D

Starts With B & Ends With DStarts With BU & Ends With DStarts With B & Ends With RD

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With B8 Letter Words Ending With D