buzzword

About 0.11 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A word drawn from, or imitative of, technical jargon, used more to impress others than to convey meaning.

   Their salespeople know all the right buzzwords, but they can't really help you solve your problems.

2. noun (Can we verify this sense?) A little-known word used to sound scholarly or professional, or to flaunt one's vocabulary.

   Why not just say "compare" instead of "juxtapose"? No one understands you when you use these buzzwords.

Similar words

cant byword catchphrase phrase watchword slogan word fashion fad vogue

Often followed by

in of for that is and to among was

Word family

buzz phrase buzzwords