Meaning & use
buzzword
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A word or phrase from a particular field that becomes fashionable, often used more to sound current than to add meaning.
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The pitch was packed with buzzwords like synergy and disruption.
Strip out the buzzwords and the proposal barely says anything specific.
A note on using this word
Calling something a buzzword is usually mildly critical, suggesting style over real substance.
Words with a similar meaning
catchphrase
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