buzz word

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
 
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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Buzz word is always a great word to know.
So is gobo. Does it mean:
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
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buzzword
1946, from buzz + word. Noted as student slang for the key words in a lecture or reading.
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