(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.
the list is unexhaustive.
by Gumba Gumba August 03, 2004
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.
by Mr Ben February 07, 2005
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.
by Sparkyyyyyy August 31, 2005
A word (or words) used constantly like cringe, cancer, drink bleach, kill yourself, and others until they completely lose their meanings and importance.
by \\J3RB0WS1N// July 19, 2017
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.
Executive 2: Loose the buzzword orgy and tell me the truth.
by John Austin Vierra July 27, 2010
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."
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."
by LondonMum January 28, 2014
"That guy keeps talking about experience, workflow and engagement. He doesn't know shit! He's a buzzword artist."
by KQ17 May 18, 2020