This template should be used when the article contains a large number of buzzwords. While the policy WP:Jargon may apply, there is a distinction between the two words:

Buzzwords differ from jargon in that they have the function of impressing or of obscuring meaning, while jargon (ideally) has a well-defined technical meaning, if only to specialists. However, the hype surrounding new technologies often turns technical terms into buzzwords.

Place {{Buzzword|date=November 2024}} at the top of an article.

For sections use the section parameter: {{Buzzword|section|date=November 2024}}

  • To replace the text "buzzwords", you may use {{Buzzword|article/section|yourtext}} or {{Buzzword|2=yourtext}}
  • Add a new item to the talk page explaining the problem so editors will know what to address, and when to remove this tag.
  • This template adds articles to Category:Wikipedia articles containing buzzwords, or a dated subcategory thereof.