buzzword orgy

The use of several buzzwords in a single sentence to make the idea being conveyed sound more important, or better than it actually is. Also useful when one needs to distract the listener from realizing that an effort was a complete failure.

Executive 1: Although it was not useful for this specific endeavor, by implementing a more robust system with increased functionality, users have the opportunity to make learning more interactive and engaging.

Executive 2: Loose the buzzword orgy and tell me the truth.

buzzword orgy by John Austin Vierra July 27, 2010

psych buzzword bingo 

This describes the overuse of PSYCHOBABBLE terms by unqualified amateurs.

Saffron says that her narc, BPD SO with anger issues devalued her truth, l said "psych buzzword bingo!"

psych buzzword bingo by I, Wreckerrr May 4, 2021

buzzword 

(n.) Ambigous word (often hyphenated) that is repeated over and over to win support for a cause. use of buzzwords is not exclusive to any side of the political spectrum, or any particular opinion on any matter.

media bias, fair and balanced, racist, the best, human rights, immoral, moral, homophobe, rightista, good old fashioned values, fascist.


the list is unexhaustive.

buzzword by Gumba Gumba August 3, 2004

buzzword bingo 

A game played between colleagues in a meeting who are only half-heartedly listening to the speaker. Words and/or business phrases are arranged in a traditional Bingo board fashion and inconsipicuously checked off as the speaker says them. Suggestions include: strategy, direction, "the way forward," collaborative, etc.

Me: "Hey, let's play buzzword bingo."
You: "Of course!"
Me: "Ok, I've got: global, expansion, cost-cutting, and strategy."
You: "Fine. I'll take layoffs, acquisition, growth model, and sync."

buzzword bingo by LondonMum January 28, 2014

buzzword 

A contemporary yet cliched word, saying or catchphrase, often used by incompetent managers in an attempt to motivate staff. Which fails.

"Always a pleasure, Mr Ben. Never a chore." - greeting given every day by one of Mr Ben's former supervisors. Example can be found in the book "Managerial Bollocks For Dummies", priced £2.99.

buzzword by Mr Ben February 7, 2005

buzzword 

A buzzword is a term or phrase that sounds good, but mean nothing. Buzzwords are widely used in the media, advertising, politics and other sections of society.

these are all buzzwords: hit single, clinical tests, mateship, fair go, coastal shipping, global warming, international law, morality, peace and justice for all, etc.

buzzword by Sparkyyyyyy September 20, 2005

Buzzword Artist 

A useless simpleton who makes a living using buzzwords but doesn't contribute with actual work.

"That guy keeps talking about experience, workflow and engagement. He doesn't know shit! He's a buzzword artist."

Buzzword Artist by KQ17 May 18, 2020