fuzzword

English
WOTD – 9 May 2012

Etymology

fuzz +‎ word, by analogy with buzzword.

Pronunciation
  • IPA: /'fʌz.wɝd/
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Noun

fuzzword (plural fuzzwords)

  1. A term that is deliberately vague or euphemistic in meaning.
    • 1984 April 14, Michael R. Gordon, “All or Nothing”, in National Journal:
      In the often emotional arms control debate, there may be no more common fuzzword than "verification."
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