ALL meanings of buzzword
buzz·word
B b - countable noun buzzword A buzzword is a word or expression that has become fashionable in a particular field and is being used a lot by the media. 3
- noun buzzword a word, often originating in a particular jargon, that becomes a vogue word in the community as a whole or among a particular group 3
- noun buzzword a word or phrase used by members of some in-group, having little or imprecise meaning but sounding impressive to outsiders 3
- noun buzzword trendy term 1
- noun buzzword a word or phrase, often sounding authoritative or technical, that is a vogue term in a particular profession, field of study, popular culture, etc. 1
- noun buzzword (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. 0