buzz word

[buhz-wurd]

buzz·word

[buhz-wurd]
noun
a word or phrase, often sounding authoritative or technical, that is a vogue term in a particular profession, field of study, popular culture, etc.

Origin:
1965–70; buzz1 + word
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Buzz word is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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buzz word
 
n
informal a word, often originating in a particular jargon, that becomes a vogue word in the community as a whole or among a particular group

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