Buzz

Quick meaning: Buzz is a noun meaning A continuous humming noise, as of bees; a confused murmur, as of general conversation in low tones.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

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

Example Sentences

Now, don't waste time, give us a buzz -- quick! 825-4703 or 265-7881.

Still feeling the buzz from the coffee, he pushed through the last of the homework.

In the steady buzz of flies the homeward-bound agent was lying flushed and insensible[.]

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.

Word Forms

• buzzes
• buzzing
• buzzed

Synonyms for buzz

Depending on context, synonyms include fizz-buzz, seethe, hum, bombinate, bombilate.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include hum, bombinate, bombilate, seethe, humming, uproar.

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