A portmanteau word formed from "buzzword" and "acronym".
A buzzcronym is an acronym (word formed from the initial letters of a phrase) that is used as a buzzword (a word with obscure meaning used to impress the listener.)
A buzzcronym is an acronym (word formed from the initial letters of a phrase) that is used as a buzzword (a word with obscure meaning used to impress the listener.)
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Me, "Huh? Couldn't you just say what you're selling without using a buzzonym?"
Me, "Huh? Couldn't you just say what you're selling without using a buzzonym?"
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