Meaning & Definition of word "Buzz"

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    Buzz

    /bʌz/

    noun:

    • 1. a low, continuous humming or murmuring sound.
      • Example: The buzz of the bees filled the garden as they flitted from flower to flower.
    • 2. a strong, pleasant feeling of excitement or thrill.
      • Example: There was a buzz in the air as the concert was about to start.
    • 3. a rumor or excitement about something.
      • Example: There's a lot of buzz around the new restaurant opening downtown.

    verb:

    • 1. to make a continuous low humming sound.
      • Example: The generator began to buzz loudly as it powered up.
    • 2. to talk excitedly or continuously.
      • Example: The guests buzzed about the latest news during the party.

    Etymology

    Middle English, representing the sound made by bees.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    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

    Related Words

    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

    Slang Meanings of buzz

    Meaning: A feeling of excitement or adrenaline.

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

    Meaning: Being under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

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

    Meaning: Gossip or talk about someone or something.

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