buzz Hear it!

buzz Definition

buzz (buz)

intransitive verb

  1. to make a sound like that of a prolonged z; hum like a bee
  2. to talk excitedly or incessantly, esp. in low tones
  3. to gossip
  4. to move with a buzzing sound
  5. to be filled with noisy activity or talk

Etymology: echoic

transitive verb

  1. to utter or tell (gossip, rumors, etc.) in a buzzing manner
  2. to make (wings, etc.) buzz
  3. to fly an airplane low over (a building, etc.), often as a signal
  4. to signal (someone) with a buzzer
  5. Informal to telephone

noun

  1. a sound like that of a prolonged z or a bee's hum; buzzing
  2. a confused sound, as of many excited voices
  3. noisy activity; stir; agitation
  4. a signal on a buzzer
  5. Informal buzz cut
  6. Informal a telephone call
  7. Informal rumor or speculation circulating about some person, event, etc.
  8. Slang a condition of euphoria induced as by drugs

buzz Idioms

buzz about

to scurry about

buzz off

Slang go away; depart: often used in the imperative

buzz Synonyms

buzz

n.

murmur, buzzing, hum, drone; see noise 1.

buzz Synonyms

buzz

v.

drone, hum, whir; see sound 1.

buzz Usage Examples

Object

  • nightlife: Situated close to the superb sandy beaches of Weymouth Bay, these Parks are as attractive as ever and havenât lost their buzzing nightlife.
  • bee: The bell-shaped yellow fruits hung lazily, drawing buzzing bees that bumped against my window's netting.
  • atmosphere: Set in the buzzing atmosphere of the 3D STUDIO.
  • noise: Shame about the sound quality earlier on - I've now gone from buzzing noise to buzzing with ideas!

Converse of object

create: We must create a much more positive buzz around European matters.

Adjective modifier

  • definite: It happened to also be budget day so there was a definite buzz around the house of commons.
  • real: Carol gets a real buzz from helping people to be the best they can be.
  • terrific: And there can be a terrific buzz when you feel you've got it just right.
  • tremendous: Ford added: " It's nice to be back at Saracens and there is a tremendous buzz around the place.

Modifies a noun

  • word: Yet, in terms of commonly used buzz words, " fuzzy " was missing.
  • phrase: To quote from a buzz phrase of Iain Dowie the innovative Crystal Palace manager: " You make a living by what you get.

Followed by an intransitive particle

around: May our own Bernard be buzzing around in heaven.

Preposition: of

  • excitement: Weekly book recommendations helped to spread the buzz of excitement.
  • anticipation: Is it the buzz of anticipation at the imminent arrival of the world's greatest sporting event?
  • bee: There's already a buzz of bees among the flowers.
  • conversation: The buzz of conversation at the wake falls silent Beth turns to see Amanda standing in the doorway!

Preposition: with

  • excitement: A room, banquet or marquee, all buzzing with excitement?
  • anticipation: By nine the Hall was buzzing with anticipation and perhaps a few nerves.

Noun used with modifier

  • adrenalin: I did my first trackday in February 2002 and have not been able to get enough of the adrenalin buzz ever since!
  • adrenaline: Nerves of steel and a good head for heights are required for this ' full-on adrenaline buzz ' .

Browse dictionary entries near buzz

  1. ‹ Buzǎu
  2. ‹ buyout
  3. ‹ buying the basis
  4. ‹ buying power
  5. ‹ buying hedge
  6. ‹ buying climax
  7. ‹ buying
  8. ‹ buyer's market
  9. ‹ buyer
  10. ‹ buydown
  1. buzz bomb ›
  2. buzz cut ›
  3. buzz saw ›
  4. buzzard ›
  5. Buzzards Bay ›
  6. buzzer ›
  7. buzzword ›
  8. BVDs ›
  9. BVM ›
  10. Bvt ›