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nbalakers24

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englang question
« on: October 14, 2010, 11:19:49 pm »
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hi guys,

i was wondering what does 'buzzword' mean ? is it jargon thats used incorrectly, using jargon which is out of its field?

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Re: englang question
« Reply #1 on: October 14, 2010, 11:26:28 pm »
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Hi,

It is pretty much a word that has been taken out of some jargon usually business related, that through being repeated constantly has become meaningless and only used to impress rather then actually have any value...
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Re: englang question
« Reply #2 on: October 14, 2010, 11:32:54 pm »
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ahh okay. thanks mate!
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