Abuzz

Quick meaning: Abuzz is an adjective meaning (postpositive) Characterized by a high level of activity or gossip; in a buzz (“feeling or rush of energy or excitement”), buzzing.

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 ranch was abuzz with activity and had been for hours.

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.

The long silent halls of sumptuous hotels are all abuzz with excited arrivals.

Word Forms

• a-buzz

Synonyms for abuzz

Depending on context, synonyms include active, agile, airy, alive, animated, brisk.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include noisy, droning, buzzing, buzzy, abubble, buzzworthy.

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