buzz Definition
buzz (buz)
intransitive verb
- to make a sound like that of a prolonged z; hum like a bee
- to talk excitedly or incessantly, esp. in low tones
- to gossip
- to move with a buzzing sound
- to be filled with noisy activity or talk
Etymology: echoic
transitive verb
- to utter or tell (gossip, rumors, etc.) in a buzzing manner
- to make (wings, etc.) buzz
- to fly an airplane low over (a building, etc.), often as a signal
- to signal (someone) with a buzzer
- Informal to telephone
noun
- a sound like that of a prolonged z or a bee's hum; buzzing
- a confused sound, as of many excited voices
- noisy activity; stir; agitation
- a signal on a buzzer
- Informal buzz cut
- Informal a telephone call
- Informal rumor or speculation circulating about some person, event, etc.
- 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 Synonyms
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
- ‹ Buzǎu
- ‹ buyout
- ‹ buying the basis
- ‹ buying power
- ‹ buying hedge
- ‹ buying climax
- ‹ buying
- ‹ buyer's market
- ‹ buyer
- ‹ buydown

