buzz

1 of 2

verb

ˈbəz

buzzed; buzzing; buzzes

intransitive verb

: to make a low continuous humming sound like that of a bee

: murmur, whisper

: to be filled with a confused murmur

the room buzzed with excitement

: to make a signal with a buzzer

: to go quickly : hurry

buzzed around town in a sports car

also : scram

—usually used with off

: to feel high especially from a drug

transitive verb

: to utter covertly by or as if by whispering

: to cause to buzz

: to fly fast and close to

planes buzz the crowd

: to summon or signal with a buzzer

also : to let in through an electronically controlled entrance

—used with in or through

buzzed him in

dialectal, England : to drink to the last drop

get some more port whilst I buzz this bottle

W. M. Thackeray

Example Sentences

Verb Flies were buzzing around the picnic tables. The hall buzzed with excitement as the audience waited for the show to start. My mind is buzzing with ideas. The nurse buzzed the doctor who was on duty. She buzzed her secretary to say she was going out for lunch. Ring the bell when you arrive and someone will buzz you into the building. Let me buzz you out. Noun We heard the buzz of the bees as we walked through the garden. When the machine is turned on, it makes a quiet buzz. There was a buzz of voices in the hall as the audience waited for the show to start. What's the latest buzz about their marriage? The buzz is that she turned down the job because the pay was too low. There's been quite a buzz about the new movie. The team's new players are creating a buzz among baseball fans. There's been a lot of buzz about the new movie. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Guests must buzz into a very small (but impressively chic) lobby.

Ian Malone, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2022 Even before anyone had seen Cate Blanchett’s starring turn in Todd Field’s Tár, there was awards buzz around her performance.

Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Sep. 2022 Chinese jets regularly buzz the skies around Taiwan, forcing the island’s air force to scramble its planes.

Lily Kuo, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2022 After a few days, the group would board a private charter to buzz them over to the country’s Caribbean side.

Donna Bulseco, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 Users can share access with members of their household, providing functionality for everyone to buzz themselves into the building, interact with visitors, and gain remote building entry via the phone app.

Stephanie Mlot, PCMAG, 1 Sep. 2022 Lacy has had buzz in the music industry for a while now.

Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 17 Aug. 2022 In addition to condemning Pelosi’s upcoming visit, Beijing has sent several warplanes to buzz the dividing line of the Taiwan strait in a show of force.

Sergei Klebnikov, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 My partner, who is also pansexual and exploring what gender means to them, encouraged me to buzz my hair from the beginning of our relationship.

Allure, 20 Mar. 2022

Noun

With the buzz of New York Fashion Week already in full swing, a stylish group gathered at the West Village hotspot, Left Bank, for an intimate cocktail party to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Partow.

Laura Jackson, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2022 Where sheep are at work, the sound of bleating pierces the steady buzz of machinery converting sunlight to electricity.

Amrith Ramkumar, WSJ, 5 Sep. 2022 To capitalize on the buzz of the new series, there are many exciting things fans have to look forward to in the near future.

Janaya Wecker, Town & Country, 1 Sep. 2022 The shores of Laguna Palcacocha were swarming with people - judges, lawyers, scientists, politicians - the sounds of the wind and water drowned out by the babble of multiple languages and the buzz of a drone.

Sarah Kaplan, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Aug. 2022 Sit outside at night, and bask in the soothing buzz of cicadas hidden in the trees.

Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 23 Aug. 2022 The camera tryout in Warwick evokes a buzz of activity at police departments across the state as many local police officers get ready to do their jobs, day in and day out, with body cameras.

From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 19 Aug. 2022 Moreover, Wu credits the passionate Viki user base as the single-biggest factor in driving buzz and sampling of the various Viki channels and services.

Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 17 Aug. 2022 The buzz of Leibman’s phone after an injury is an example of the team approach MGB takes toward sports medicine.

Jayna Bardahl, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	buzz
释义	buzz 1 of 2 verb ˈbəz buzzed; buzzing; buzzes intransitive verb 1 : to make a low continuous humming sound like that of a bee 2 a : murmur, whisper b : to be filled with a confused murmur the room buzzed with excitement 3 : to make a signal with a buzzer 4 : to go quickly : hurry buzzed around town in a sports car also : scram —usually used with off 5 : to feel high especially from a drug transitive verb 1 : to utter covertly by or as if by whispering 2 : to cause to buzz 3 : to fly fast and close to planes buzz the crowd 4 : to summon or signal with a buzzer also : to let in through an electronically controlled entrance —used with in or through buzzed him in 5 dialectal, England : to drink to the last drop get some more port whilst I buzz this bottle W. M. Thackeray buzz 2 of 2 noun 1 : a persistent vibratory sound 2 a : a confused murmur b : rumor, gossip c : a flurry of activity d : fad, craze e : speculative or excited talk or attention relating especially to a new or forthcoming product or event one of the few new shows that's getting good buzz TV Guide also : an instance of such talk or attention their first CD created a huge buzz 3 : a signal conveyed by buzzer specifically : a telephone call 4 slang : high sense 4 Synonyms Verb abound brim bristle bulge burst bustle crawl hum overflow pullulate swarm teem Noun call ring See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb Flies were buzzing around the picnic tables. The hall buzzed with excitement as the audience waited for the show to start. My mind is buzzing with ideas. The nurse buzzed the doctor who was on duty. She buzzed her secretary to say she was going out for lunch. Ring the bell when you arrive and someone will buzz you into the building. Let me buzz you out. Noun We heard the buzz of the bees as we walked through the garden. When the machine is turned on, it makes a quiet buzz. There was a buzz of voices in the hall as the audience waited for the show to start. What's the latest buzz about their marriage? The buzz is that she turned down the job because the pay was too low. There's been quite a buzz about the new movie. The team's new players are creating a buzz among baseball fans. There's been a lot of buzz about the new movie. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb Guests must buzz into a very small (but impressively chic) lobby. Ian Malone, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2022 Even before anyone had seen Cate Blanchett’s starring turn in Todd Field’s Tár, there was awards buzz around her performance. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Sep. 2022 Chinese jets regularly buzz the skies around Taiwan, forcing the island’s air force to scramble its planes. Lily Kuo, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2022 After a few days, the group would board a private charter to buzz them over to the country’s Caribbean side. Donna Bulseco, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 Users can share access with members of their household, providing functionality for everyone to buzz themselves into the building, interact with visitors, and gain remote building entry via the phone app. Stephanie Mlot, PCMAG, 1 Sep. 2022 Lacy has had buzz in the music industry for a while now. Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 17 Aug. 2022 In addition to condemning Pelosi’s upcoming visit, Beijing has sent several warplanes to buzz the dividing line of the Taiwan strait in a show of force. Sergei Klebnikov, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 My partner, who is also pansexual and exploring what gender means to them, encouraged me to buzz my hair from the beginning of our relationship. Allure, 20 Mar. 2022 Noun With the buzz of New York Fashion Week already in full swing, a stylish group gathered at the West Village hotspot, Left Bank, for an intimate cocktail party to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Partow. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2022 Where sheep are at work, the sound of bleating pierces the steady buzz of machinery converting sunlight to electricity. Amrith Ramkumar, WSJ, 5 Sep. 2022 To capitalize on the buzz of the new series, there are many exciting things fans have to look forward to in the near future. Janaya Wecker, Town & Country, 1 Sep. 2022 The shores of Laguna Palcacocha were swarming with people - judges, lawyers, scientists, politicians - the sounds of the wind and water drowned out by the babble of multiple languages and the buzz of a drone. Sarah Kaplan, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Aug. 2022 Sit outside at night, and bask in the soothing buzz of cicadas hidden in the trees. Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 23 Aug. 2022 The camera tryout in Warwick evokes a buzz of activity at police departments across the state as many local police officers get ready to do their jobs, day in and day out, with body cameras. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 19 Aug. 2022 Moreover, Wu credits the passionate Viki user base as the single-biggest factor in driving buzz and sampling of the various Viki channels and services. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 17 Aug. 2022 The buzz of Leibman’s phone after an injury is an example of the team approach MGB takes toward sports medicine. Jayna Bardahl, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English bussen, of imitative origin First Known Use Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1 Noun circa 1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing buzz buzz saw buzz cut run/walk into a buzz saw buzz off give someone a buzz buzz bomb buzz saw buzz cut run/walk into a buzz saw buzz off give someone a buzz buzz bomb Kids Definition buzz 1 of 2 verb ˈbəz buzzed; buzzing 1 : to make a low humming sound like that of bees 2 : to be filled with a low hum or murmur The room buzzed with excitement. 3 : to fly an airplane low over buzz 2 of 2 noun : a low humming sound buzz 1 of 2 noun 1 as in message a communication by telephone give me a buzz when you decide Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance message call ring voice mail conference call toll call cold call callback 2 as in hum a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion the motor made a soft buzz Synonyms & Similar Words hum purr whisper rustle thrum drone whir whirr burr sigh churr murmur whiz whizz chirr babble zoom gasp moan gurgle hiss susurrus coo suspiration zing susurration zip whish Antonyms & Near Antonyms roar scream shriek squeal screech yelp yell howl squall bawl See More 3 as in rumor information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy the buzz is that this would-be blockbuster will be the bomb of the summer Synonyms & Similar Words rumor noise gossip talk report scuttlebutt hearsay whisper whispering word tattle dish rumbling propaganda disinformation tale hint intimation scandal dirt urban myth urban legend 4 as in craze a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time longer hairstyles are the buzz this season Synonyms & Similar Words craze trend latest rage enthusiasm vogue sensation style fashion fad ton flavor mode go chic last word hot ticket fuss fervor infatuation hullabaloo furor uproar movement novelty dernier cri new wave crusade crush nine day wonder cult passion nine days' wonder bandwagon wrinkle fancy to-do whim caprice Antonyms & Near Antonyms standard classic buzz 2 of 2 verb 1 as in to burst to be copiously supplied for months the area has been buzzing with rumors that a megacorporation plans to locate its headquarters here Synonyms & Similar Words burst hum bulge swarm bustle brim abound teem overflow pullulate bristle crawl Antonyms & Near Antonyms need want lack 2 as in to rush to proceed or move quickly we've been buzzing around all morning getting ready for the meeting with the VIPs from the head office Synonyms & Similar Words rush speed hurry race drive scurry travel chase fly blast jump zip blow trot whirl hustle run dash bustle breeze scoot dart blaze rustle bowl motor career step hump scuttle bolt course rocket tear jet beat it zoom rip bundle barrel cannonball shoot nip highball bomb belt jog hare ram hie hurtle step on it whisk shake a leg hurl scuffle hasten flit crack (on) pelt gallop stampede careen make tracks whiz hotfoot (it) streak get a move on scamper beetle accelerate sprint whizz step out scud beeline overtake quicken catch up outrun arrow outpace outstrip fast-forward Antonyms & Near Antonyms creep lag drag crawl hang (around or out) linger poke poke dawdle stroll shuffle slow (down or up) amble tarry saunter loiter decelerate dillydally lumber plod dally See More 3 as in to hum to fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound the little plane buzzed past the crowd Synonyms & Similar Words hum zip whisper whir whirr burr drone whizz whiz whistle hiss thrum bumble fizz zoom whish sigh purr rustle whoosh murmur chirr sizzle coo churr swish wheeze curr Phrases Containing buzz buzz (off) buzz (off)
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