Meaning of corporate-speak | Babel Free

Definitions

Noun. [C2]

Examples

“He has put⟳ real words ("consolidate," "profitable," "strategic") on the page. You can see⟳ them. But they have⟳ been perfectly arranged to flummox the brain. The paragraph is a perfect specimen of corporate-speak: impressive to gaze upon, totally impossible to read⟳.”

“Lala advances to management by learning how to promote⟳ herself, to speak⟳ up in meetings, to be pushy and friendly at the same time—in other words, to act like⟳ an American. She masters the corporate-speak of management consultants—SWOT analysis, SMART objectives.”

“It’s all great P.R. for the company whose core mission (see⟳, you’ll even start⟳ spouting corporate-speak) is to get⟳ you to buy⟳ shoes and sundry other items online while making you feel⟳ like⟳ you’re getting personalized service from the kindly mom-and-pop cobbler on Main Street.”

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