What does abuzz mean?
Abuzz means (postpositive) Characterized by a high level of activity or gossip; in a buzz (“feeling or rush of energy or excitement”), buzzing..
Abuzz
/əˈbʌz/ · adjective
Meaning
(postpositive) Characterized by a high level of activity or gossip; in a buzz (“feeling or rush of energy or excitement”), buzzing..
Example Sentences
The court was all astir and a-buzz, when the black sheep—whom many fell away from in dread—pressed him into an obscure corner among the crowd.
There's too many women in the house for me: I hate the sound of women's voices; they're always either a-buzz or a-squeak, always either a-buzz or a-squeak.
The long silent halls of sumptuous hotels are all abuzz with excited arrivals.
Now what a-devil has set this hornet's nest of theirs abuzz so suddenly?
The town was abuzz with excitement for an hour, when the news became stale.
It was coming up on the cusp of July and August, and he remembered boyhood summers on the mountain's slopes abuzz with blackflies and syrupy heat.
The ranch was abuzz with activity and had been for hours.
Synonyms for abuzz
Antonyms for abuzz
Related Words
Word Forms
- more abuzz
- most abuzz
- a-buzz
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for abuzz?
Common synonyms include abuzz, active, agile, airy.
What is the opposite of abuzz?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use abuzz in a sentence?
The court was all astir and a-buzz, when the black sheep—whom many fell away from in dread—pressed him into an obscure corner among the crowd.
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