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Buzz

/bʌz/ · noun

Meaning

A continuous humming noise, as of bees; a confused murmur, as of general conversation in low tones..

Definitions by Sense

  1. A continuous humming noise, as of bees; a confused murmur, as of general conversation in low tones.
  2. A whisper.
  3. The audible friction of voiced consonants.
  4. (informal) A rush or feeling of energy or excitement; a feeling of slight intoxication.
  5. (informal) A telephone call or e-mail.
  6. (informal) Major topic of conversation; widespread rumor; information spread behind the scenes.
  7. (uncountable) Synonym of fizz-buzz (“counting game”).
  8. (intransitive) To make a low, continuous, humming or sibilant sound, like that made by bees with their wings.

Example Sentences

Immediately there was a ringing and a singing in the hills, and then a whispering and a lisping and a whiz and a buzz all about him, for the little people were now some whirling round and round in the dance, and others sporting and tumbling about in the moonshine, and playing a thousand merry pranks and tricks.
In the steady buzz of flies the homeward-bound agent was lying flushed and insensible[.]
This probably explains the interest in UVB-76, or “The Buzzer,” a mysterious shortwave radio station that has been operating since 1982 and whose output consists of a monotonous buzz repeated 24 hours a day, occasionally interrupted by a Russian voice.
Still feeling the buzz from the coffee, he pushed through the last of the homework.
Now, don't waste time, give us a buzz -- quick! 825-4703 or 265-7881.
Allen Gregory DeLongpre: Who's he? Patrick: He's only the most popular kid in school. Allen Gregory: Ah, the two heavyweights finally meet. Sure you're tired of all the buzz. Allen Gregory DeLongpre.
Mr. Hall? The buzz on Christian is that his parents have joint custody, so he'll be spending one semester in Chicago and one semester here.
I wasn't performing with Pimp and Smoove that much no more, but I had a solo deal with Ruthless Rap and a brand new mixtape that was creating a big buzz.

Synonyms for buzz

fizz-buzzseethehumbombinatebombilate

Antonyms for buzz

Related Words

humbombinatebombilateseethehumminguproarthrillexcitationexcitementhaltspeedchattercrazefamearousalrumormovementinfatuationpiedcelebrity

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does buzz mean?

Buzz means A continuous humming noise, as of bees; a confused murmur, as of general conversation in low tones..

What is a synonym for buzz?

Common synonyms include fizz-buzz, seethe, hum, bombinate.

What is the opposite of buzz?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use buzz in a sentence?

Immediately there was a ringing and a singing in the hills, and then a whispering and a lisping and a whiz and a buzz all about him, for the little people were now some whirling round and round in the dance, and others sporting and tumbling about in the moonshine, and playing a thousand merry pranks and tricks.

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