Buzz

/bʌz/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a low, continuous humming or murmuring sound.

The buzz of the bees filled the garden as they flitted from flower to flower.

a strong, pleasant feeling of excitement or thrill.

There was a buzz in the air as the concert was about to start.

a rumor or excitement about something.

There's a lot of buzz around the new restaurant opening downtown.

verb

to make a continuous low humming sound.

The generator began to buzz loudly as it powered up.

to talk excitedly or continuously.

The guests buzzed about the latest news during the party.

Middle English, representing the sound made by bees.

buzzing with energy

full of energy and excitement

buzzword

a trendy word or phrase used to impress or persuade

the buzz is that

gossip or rumor about something

buzz off

to go away or leave someone alone

hive

a structure for housing a colony of bees

drone

a male bee that does no work; also refers to a continuous low sound

hum

to make a sound like a bee, often a soft buzzing

A feeling of excitement or adrenaline.

After winning the game, we were all on a buzz.

Being under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

He was still feeling the buzz from last night's party.

Gossip or talk about someone or something.

There's a lot of buzz about the new restaurant in town.