buzzword
noun/ˈbʌzwɜrd/
Frequency rank: #18,481 most common English word
Meaning
A word or phrase that becomes fashionable in a particular context, often used more to sound impressive than to convey real meaning.
Example sentence
The manager kept using 'synergy' as if it were some kind of buzzword that would impress the team.
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