buzzword

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Synonyms: buzz word, fuzzword, buzzard, buzzwords, bug word

Antonyms: buzz word, fuzzword, buzzard, buzzwords, bug word

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|sometimes|derogatory}} A word drawn from, or imitative of, [[technical]] [[jargon]], used more to impress others than to convey meaning.
2. {{rfv-sense|en}} A little-known word used to sound [[scholarly]] or [[professional]], or to flaunt one's [[vocabulary]].

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