Compare &quot;quantum&quot;.  Clearly a buzzword in many contexts, even though quantum physics is a legitimate thing.<p>I&#x27;ve had the &quot;pleasure&quot; of working with big European consortiums where REST is very much a buzzword.  I quickly realized that people were using the term as a synonym for &quot;HTTP&quot; for the purpose of making grant proposals and deliverable reports sexier.  It&#x27;s definitely a buzzword!