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.