fuzzword

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English

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Etymology

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From fuzz +‎ word, by analogy with buzzword.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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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."