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buzz·word
(bŭz′wûrd′)n.
An stylish or trendy word or phrase, especially when occurring in a specialized field.
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buzz•word
(ˈbʌzˌwɜrd)n.
a word or phrase, often sounding authoritative or technical, that has come into vogue in popular culture or a particular profession.
[1965–70]
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buzzword
A word used in a particular jargon that gains a wider, fashionable, currency.
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Noun | 1. | buzzword - stock phrases that have become nonsense through endless repetition |
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Translations
كَلِمَه شائِعَه
módní slovo/pojem
modeord
palabra de moda
buzzwordmot à la modemot en vogue
divatos frázis v. kifejezés v. szó
madingas/populiarus žodelis/posakis
populars vards
buzzword
módne slovo
modna beseda
buzzword
cafcaflı sözgösterişli söz
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buzzword
(ˈbazwəː(r)d) noun a word or phrase that is frequently used because of its importance or popularity especially among a certain age-group or profession. `Recycling' is the new buzzword.
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