fuzzword en · NOUN
Pronunciation
Etymology
From fuzz + word, by analogy with buzzword.
Meanings
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A term that is deliberately vague or euphemistic in meaning.
In the often emotional arms control debate, there may be no more common fuzzword than "verification."
1984 April 14, Michael R. Gordon, “All or Nothing”, in National Journal:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuzzwords | Number=Plur | lexicographic |