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buzzword

The correct spelling is buzzword.

How to pronounce buzzword

noun

Say it like: Buz-zwo-rd

The correct spelling is buzzword. 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 t… For example: "Their salespeople know all the right buzzwords, but they can’t really help you solve your problems."

Usage Examples

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

Definition

noun

  1. 1.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.

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