Buzzword

Pronunciation

Alternative forms

• buzz word
• buzz-word

Origin

U.S. 1970s from buzz + word

Full definition of buzzword

Noun

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

Related terms

• buzzword bingo
• buzzword compliance
• buzz-phrase