buzzword

noun
UK: /ˈbʌzwɜːd/
US: /ˈbʌzwɜːrd/

  1. A word or phrase that is fashionable at a particular time or in a particular context.

    1. Synergy is a common buzzword in business today.
    2. The article criticized the overuse of the buzzword 'disruption' in tech circles.

  2. Overused word or phrase that has become stale and lost its original meaning.

    1. The term 'innovative' is now just a meaningless buzzword.
    2. Politicians often use the buzzword 'change' without offering any real solutions.

Synonyms

platitude catchphrase jargon motto slogan
buzzword verb

  1. To promote or use (a word or phrase) frequently, especially in order to impress.

    1. Consultants love to buzzword their way through presentations.
    2. He buzzworded 'paradigm shift' so often it became irritating.
buzzword adjective

  1. Consisting of or resembling fashionable and often meaningless jargon.

    1. That presentation was full of buzzword-compliant language.
    2. The buzzword-filled article lacked any real substance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "buzzword" in English means: A word or phrase that is fashionable at a particular time or in a particular context., Overused word or phrase that has become stale and lost its original meaning..

The phonetic transcription of "buzzword" is /ˈbʌzwɜːd/ in British English and /ˈbʌzwɜːrd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "buzzword": platitude, catchphrase, jargon, motto, slogan.

Example usage of "buzzword": "Synergy is a common buzzword in business today.". More examples on the page.