Antonyms for buzzword


Grammar : Noun
Spell : buhz-wurd
Phonetic Transcription : ˈbʌzˌwɜrd


Definition of buzzword

Origin :
  • also buzz word, 1946, from buzz (n.) + word (n.). Noted as Harvard student slang for the key words in a lecture or reading. Perhaps from the use of buzz in the popular counting game.
  • noun popular word or phrase
Example sentences :
  • Netconomy started as a buzzword, joining net, network, and economy.
  • Extract from : « The Civilization of Illiteracy » by Mihai Nadin

Synonyms for buzzword

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