NYT Dictionary
BUZZWORD
/ˈbʌzwɜɹd/NounBUZZ-wordbuzz-word · 2 syllablesGrade 10
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022
Meaning
A word drawn from, or imitative of, technical jargon, used more to impress others than to convey meaning.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
Coined in the 1970s in the United States, from buzz + word.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2022.