buzz-phrase

buzz-phrase
A phrase drawn from or imitative of technical jargon, and often rendered meaningless and fashionable through abuse by non-technical persons in a seeming show of familiarity with the subject.
See Also: buzzword

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  • buzz phrase — see ↑buzz word below. • • • Main Entry: ↑buzz buzz word or buzzˈword, buzz phrase or buzz term noun (informal) A fashionable new term in the jargon of a particular subject, science, etc, its use by other individuals or groups conveying the… …   Useful english dictionary

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  • buzz term — buzz word or buzzˈword, buzz phrase or buzz term noun (informal) A fashionable new term in the jargon of a particular subject, science, etc, its use by other individuals or groups conveying the impression of specialized knowledge and of being… …   Useful english dictionary

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  • buzz — /bʌz / (say buz) noun 1. a low, vibrating, humming sound, as of bees. 2. Colloquial a telephone call. 3. Colloquial a. a feeling of exhilaration or pleasure, especially as induced by drugs. b. a similar experience of pleasure, delight, etc.: I… …  

  • Phrase fétiche — Une phrase fétiche (ou phrase culte dans le langage médiatique) est une phrase ou expression reconnue par son énonciation répétée. Ces types de phrases sont souvent originaire de la culture populaire et dans les arts, et s étend typiquement à… …   Wikipédia en Français

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