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Hi, what exactly is a buzz word? Sat Oct 01, 2005 13:51 pm  Hi, what exactly is a buzz word?
 

Hi, what exactly is a buzz word? I understand it's a term that is used by somebody who wants to impress others. As far as I know a buzz word doesn't mean much but it sure sounds like an important word. Is that right? Or are there any positive aspects about buzz words? Waiting to hear your opinions.
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Buzz words? Tue Oct 04, 2005 23:14 pm  Buzz words?
 

Can you give some samples of buzz words?
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Buzzwords Wed Oct 05, 2005 21:07 pm  Buzzwords
 

Hi Alex,

Every industry or development creates its own buzzword. For example, I would classify the word elearning (or e-learning) as a buzzword because it is often used without giving a clear definition.
Please, mind the spelling: buzzword. (one word).
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Unique selling proposition a buzzword? Sat Oct 15, 2005 0:47 am  Unique selling proposition a buzzword?
 

Hello, would you classify the term unique selling proposition (USP) as a buzzword? After all, there is no clear definition for this term, is there? And so many people who want to sound intelligent seem to use it.
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Buzz words? Sat Oct 15, 2005 1:20 am  Buzz words?
 

I found a funny link dedicated to buzzwords Smile

http://www.buzzwhack.com/
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Buzz words? Mon Oct 17, 2005 12:01 pm  Buzz words?
 

Hehehe Very Happy Thanks, Katarzyna.
Look, what I found:

"microwaiting: The time spent in front of the employee break room microwave while your lunch heats up. Regularly occurs a few minutes before noon and is generally not reported as a part of the lunch hour.
Nominated by Christopher Paulin"

I had to share that with you Very Happy Very Happy
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Buzz words? Mon Oct 17, 2005 12:43 pm  Buzz words?
 

sunny wrote:
Hehehe Very Happy Thanks, Katarzyna.
Look, what I found:

"microwaiting: The time spent in front of the employee break room microwave while your lunch heats up. Regularly occurs a few minutes before noon and is generally not reported as a part of the lunch hour.
Nominated by Christopher Paulin"

I had to share that with you Very Happy Very Happy

Yes, it made my laugh too:)
Maybe we will invent something new about learning English ? Wink
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Unique selling proposition a buzzword? Mon Oct 17, 2005 22:36 pm  Unique selling proposition a buzzword?
 

Openmind wrote:
Hello, would you classify the term unique selling proposition (USP) as a buzzword? After all, there is no clear definition for this term, is there? And so many people who want to sound intelligent seem to use it.

I think the term unique selling proposition (USP) is an established marketing term which has a definition. However, if you use this word too often then of course it can lose its meaning and gradually turn into a buzz word.
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Buzz words? Mon Oct 17, 2005 23:27 pm  Buzz words?
 

Another sophisticated expression instead of 'slogan'?Smile

USP / unique selling proposition / is a commonly used term in Business English that means a special quality which each product possesses and which makes it different from other products and hence attractive to customers [e.g. A catchy brand name and a reasonable price make this product a unique selling proposition]. A good example of USP may be "Fresh, hot pizza delivered in 30 minutes or less, guaranteed"?

Yes, I think, Torsten, it may quickly become a buzzword when people learn its meaning and start selling themselves Wink. The first place I can see it being used are all those matchmakers sites in the Internet Smile.
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Zerotasking Mon Nov 07, 2005 5:20 am  Zerotasking
 

katarzyna wrote:
I found a funny link dedicated to buzzwords Smile

http://www.buzzwhack.com/

I looked at this site and looked at what zerotasking meant.

zerotasking: To do nothing or have nothing to do. Taken from the caption of a New Yorker cartoon, which pictures a serene-looking man plopped in a comfy chair.

Sounds more like an oxymoron to me than a buzzword. Smile
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