Backlog Grooming
Noun · Hacker Culture
Definitions
The process of reviewing, organizing, clarifying, splitting, or reprioritizing backlog items so future work is easier to plan. The term is still common, though some teams prefer alternatives like backlog refinement.
In plain English: Reviewing and cleaning up the backlog so future work is easier to plan.
Example: "The weekly backlog grooming session was less about estimating everything and more about removing vague tickets before they blocked planning."