hotword
Voice activation phrase
A hotword is a spoken phrase that activates a voice-controlled device, triggering it to listen for commands: OK Google, Hey Siri, Alexa.
The device continuously monitors for this specific phrase while ignoring other speech.
Sometimes called a wake word.
Indexed lookup term
- triggerWhat initiates action
- voice activationOperating devices verbally
- AlexaVirtual home assistant
- SiriDigital voice helper
command · speech recognition · microphone · smart speaker · assistant · detection · always-on · listening
Trendy jargon, often hollow
- viralSpreading quickly online
- trendingCurrently gaining widespread attention
- hashtagLabeled link for posts
- memeShared online humor
popular · zeitgeist · catchphrase · slogan · headline · clickbait · soundbite · talking point
Tending to provoke outrage
- provocativeMeant to provoke response
- sensitiveEasily affected emotionally
- tabooCultural or social prohibition
- chargedFormally accused of crime
polarizing · offensive · incendiary · divisive · loaded · contentious · flashpoint · debate
keyword
Indexed lookup term
- triggerWhat initiates action
- voice activationOperating devices verbally
- AlexaVirtual home assistant
Siri · command · speech recognition · microphone · smart speaker · assistant · detection · always-on · listening · audio
buzzword
Trendy jargon, often hollow
- viralSpreading quickly online
- trendingCurrently gaining widespread attention
- hashtagLabeled link for posts
meme · popular · zeitgeist · catchphrase · slogan · headline · clickbait · soundbite · talking point · media
inflammatory
Tending to provoke outrage
- provocativeMeant to provoke response
- sensitiveEasily affected emotionally
- tabooCultural or social prohibition
charged · polarizing · offensive · incendiary · divisive · loaded · contentious · flashpoint · debate · reaction