buzzword
buzzword — noun
- buzzwordsingular
- buzzwordsplural
1. a fashionable term, especially in business, politics, or technology, that people
a fashionable term, especially in business, politics, or technology, that people repeat so often it can sound impressive while saying very little
Mira filled the slide deck with buzzwords nobody at the factory understood.
use buzzwords to sound impressive rather than clear
During the meeting, Bilal asked what the new buzzword actually meant.
questioning the real meaning of a buzzword
"Synergy" became the team's favorite buzzword after the new manager arrived.
Evelyn rolled her eyes when another marketing buzzword appeared on the whiteboard.
The article strips away the tech buzzwords and explains the app simply.
- jargon
technical language used by a group; it is not always fashionable or empty
- catchphrase
a repeated memorable line, often shorter and more slogan-like
- slogan
usually a deliberate public message, not just an overused trendy term
文法句型
a buzzword in + field
latest buzzword
use buzzwords
buzzword bingo
用法筆記
Usually slightly critical. It often suggests that a term is being repeated for effect in business, politics, or technology without adding much clear meaning.