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buzzword

[ buhz-wurd ]

noun

  1. a word or phrase, often sounding authoritative or technical, that is a vogue term in a particular profession, field of study, popular culture, etc.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of buzzword1

First recorded in 1965–70; buzz + word
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Example Sentences

He accused the administration of “waging the culture wars with these buzzwords” to “feed their political base and create political cover for a blatantly unlawful action.”

It’s a rhetorical tactic that conservatives wield frequently: create a boogeyman buzzword that conjures up images of white horror.

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“Community” isn’t merely a buzzword, it’s what the festival was founded on.

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A buzzword in Europe's far-right, some claim legal residents wouldn't be forced to leave.

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Instead, they focused on “marketing” — “So what buzzwords can we insert in our mission statement?” one asked — and on resources that’d help local chapters rapidly expand.

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