buzzword

[ˈbʌzwɜːd]

buzzword Definition

a word or phrase that becomes very popular for a period of time.

Using buzzword: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "buzzword" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    'Synergy' was a buzzword in the business world in the 1990s.

  • Example

    The term 'fake news' became a political buzzword during the 2016 US presidential election.

  • Example

    The company's marketing campaign was full of buzzwords like 'innovative' and 'disruptive.'

buzzword Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for buzzword

Phrases with buzzword

  • a game played during meetings or presentations where participants mark off commonly used buzzwords on a card

    Example

    I always play buzzword bingo during these corporate meetings to keep myself entertained.

  • adhering to the use of buzzwords, often in a way that is superficial or insincere

    Example

    The report was buzzword compliant, but lacked any real substance.

  • buzzword-laden

    describing language or writing that is filled with buzzwords

    Example

    The article was so buzzword-laden that I couldn't understand what the author was trying to say.

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Summary: buzzword in Brief

'Buzzword' [ˈbʌzwɜːd] refers to a word or phrase that becomes popular for a period of time. It is often used in business and marketing contexts, such as 'The company's marketing campaign was full of buzzwords like 'innovative' and 'disruptive.'' Buzzword also extends into phrases like 'buzzword bingo,' a game played during meetings, and 'buzzword compliant,' which describes insincere adherence to buzzwords.

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