Buzzword: meaning, definitions and examples

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buzzword

 

[ หˆbสŒzหŒwษœrd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

business jargon

A buzzword is a word or phrase that has become fashionable or is currently in vogue, particularly in specific fields such as business, technology, and education. These terms are often used to convey important concepts succinctly, but they can sometimes become so widespread that they lose their original meaning or become overly trendy. Because of their frequent use, buzzwords can make discussions less clear if the audience does not understand them. They often reflect current trends, innovations, or ideas within a sector.

Synonyms

catchphrase, hype term, jargon, lingo, trend.

Examples of usage

  • Terms like 'synergy' have become common buzzwords in corporate meetings.
  • Tech companies frequently use buzzwords to market their latest products.
  • In the world of education, 'gamification' is a popular buzzword these days.

Translations

Translations of the word "buzzword" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น termo da moda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคœเคผเคตเคฐเฅเคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Modewort

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kata kunci

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพะดะฝะต ัะปะพะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sล‚owo kluczowe

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚บใƒฏใƒผใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mot ร  la mode

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ palabra de moda

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท moda kelime

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ํ–‰์–ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุตุทู„ุญ ุดุงุฆุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรณdnรญ slovo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mรณdne slovo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆต่กŒ่ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ modna beseda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรญska orรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั€ะตะฝะด ัำฉะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ“แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜ แƒกแƒ˜แƒขแƒงแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผasir sรถz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ palabra de moda

Etymology

The term 'buzzword' emerged in the early 20th century, initially rooted in the word 'buzz', which refers to a humming sound often associated with bees. The figurative use of 'buzz' to denote excitement or attention can be traced back to the 1950s, where it began to signify the energetic and attention-grabbing language used in marketing and business. Over the decades, 'buzzword' has evolved to describe terms that gain rapid popularity and are emblematic of a particular time or movement. They are frequently used to create a sense of urgency or importance around a concept, especially in corporate and technological contexts. The proliferation of buzzwords has led to criticism about their effectiveness in communication, as they can sometimes lead to ambiguity and confusion if overused or used without clear definitions. Today, buzzwords are ubiquitous in many professional settings, with new ones emerging regularly as industries evolve.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,316, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.