buzz

noun singular

UK /bʌz/

1
the continuous sound that an insect makes
Synonyms and related words
Continuous sounds
background noise
buzz
crackling
1. 1a
  a sound like this made by something such as a machine
  the constant buzz of the air conditioning
  Synonyms and related words
  Continuous sounds
  background noise
  buzz
  crackling
2. 1b
  the sound of a lot of people talking at the same time
  the low buzz of occasional conversation
  Synonyms and related words
  Communicative sounds
  applause
  a round of applause
  a snap of the fingers
2
informala strong feeling of pleasure or excitement
I get a real buzz out of playing in front of an audience.
Synonyms and related words
Feelings of pleasure and excitement
pleasure
excitement
enthusiasm
1. 2a
  a lively positive feeling among a group of people or in a particular place
  There’s been a definite buzz about the place since the new manager arrived.
  Synonyms and related words
  The quality of being interesting, exciting or lively
  mystery
  life
  novelty
3
informalinformation that people are talking about that is not official and is not definitely true
The film is getting a lot of good buzz (=people are saying good things about it) in Hollywood.
The buzz among fans is that their idol is about to get married.
Synonyms and related words
General words for information, news and facts
information
data
content
4
mainly Americaninformala pleasant feeling of being slightly drunk
Synonyms and related words
Drunk
drunk
hard-drinking
hungover

phrases

give someone a buzz

buzz

noun singular

US /bʌz/

1
the continuous sound that an insect makes
Synonyms and related words
Continuous sounds
background noise
buzz
clangor
1. 1a
  a sound like this made by something such as a machine
  the constant buzz of the air conditioning
  Synonyms and related words
  Continuous sounds
  background noise
  buzz
  clangor
2. 1b
  the sound of many people talking at the same time
  the low buzz of occasional conversation
  Synonyms and related words
  Communicative sounds
  applause
  a round of applause
  a snap of the fingers
2
informala pleasant feeling of being slightly drunk
Synonyms and related words
Drunk
drunk
drunken
hard-drinking
3
informala strong feeling of pleasure or excitement
I get a real buzz out of playing in front of an audience.
Synonyms and related words
Feelings of pleasure and excitement
pleasure
excitement
enthusiasm
1. 3a
  a lively positive feeling among a group of people or in a particular place
  There’s been a definite buzz about the place since the new manager arrived.
  Synonyms and related words
  The quality of being interesting, exciting or lively
  mystery
  life
  novelty
4
informalinformation that people are talking about that is not official and is not definitely true
The film is getting a lot of good buzz (=people are saying good things about it) in Hollywood.
The buzz among fans is that their idol is about to get married.
Synonyms and related words
General words for information, news and facts
information
data
content
1. 4a
  publicity, or interest that is a result of publicity
  the buzz surrounding her latest book
  Synonyms and related words
  Advertising, marketing and PR
  ad blocker
  adspend
  advertising

phrases

give someone a buzz

buzz

verb

UK /bʌz/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	buzz
he/she/it	buzzes
present participle	buzzing
past tense	buzzed
past participle	buzzed

1
intransitive Sound Effect ♬♬♬♬♬♬when an insect such as a fly or bee buzzes, it makes a rough continuous sound
Synonyms and related words
To make a continuous sound
roar
rumble
buzz
1. 1a
  intransitive used about machines or electric tools that make a similar sound when they are being used
  Saws were buzzing everywhere.
  Synonyms and related words
  To make miscellaneous sounds
  babble
  blow
  burble
2. 1b
  intransitive to move somewhere while buzzing
  buzz around/by/past etc:
  Flies were buzzing around my head.
  A small plane buzzed past.
  Synonyms and related words
  To make a sound while moving
  splash
  rattle
  groan
3. 1c
  intransitive usually progressiveif your ears or your head are buzzing, you can hear a continuous sound inside your head
  My head was still buzzing hours after leaving the nightclub.
  Synonyms and related words
  To make a continuous sound
  roar
  rumble
  buzz
4. 1d
  intransitive/transitive spokento press a buzzer to attract someone’s attention
  Just buzz me when the client arrives.
  Buzz if you know the answer.
  Synonyms and related words
  To press or squeeze something
  press
  squeeze
  depress
2
intransitive usually progressiveif a place or group of people is buzzing, there is a lot of noise or activity
buzz with:
Normally the house was buzzing with cheerful conversation.
a classroom buzzing with activity
Synonyms and related words
Busy places and times and describing busy places and times
madhouse
a hive of activity
the centre of activity/things
1. 2a
  if someone’s head, mind, or brain is buzzing with ideas, questions etc or if these are buzzing around in their head, mind, or brain, they cannot stop thinking about them
  buzz with:
  His mind was always buzzing with new and exciting ideas.
  buzz around:
  With all these questions buzzing around in my head, I couldn’t sleep.
  Synonyms and related words
  Become excited
  thrill
  exult
  swoon
3
transitive informalto fly a plane low over people or buildings
The locals are fed up of being buzzed by military jets.
Synonyms and related words
To operate an aircraft
airlift
bank
buzz
4
intransitive to move around quickly and busily
buzz around/round/about:
Jane buzzed around serving drinks and chatting to her guests.
Synonyms and related words
To move somewhere quickly
fly
hasten
speed

phrasal verbs

buzz off

buzz

verb

US /bʌz/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	buzz
he/she/it	buzzes
present participle	buzzing
past tense	buzzed
past participle	buzzed

1
intransitive Sound Effect ♬♬♬♬♬♬when an insect such as a fly or bee buzzes, it makes a rough continuous sound
Synonyms and related words
To make a continuous sound
roar
rumble
buzz
1. 1a
  intransitive used about machines or electric tools that make a similar sound when they are being used
  Saws were buzzing everywhere.
  Synonyms and related words
  To make miscellaneous sounds
  babble
  blow
  burble
2. 1b
  intransitive to move somewhere while buzzing
  buzz around/by/past etc.:
  Flies were buzzing around my head.
  A small airplane buzzed past.
  Synonyms and related words
  To make a sound while moving
  splash
  rattle
  groan
3. 1c
  intransitive usually progressiveif your ears or your head are buzzing, you can hear a continuous sound inside your head
  My head was still buzzing hours after leaving the nightclub.
  Synonyms and related words
  To make a continuous sound
  roar
  rumble
  buzz
4. 1d
  intransitive/transitive spokento press a buzzer to attract someone’s attention
  Just buzz me when the client arrives.
  Buzz if you know the answer.
  Synonyms and related words
  To press or squeeze something
  press
  squeeze
  rub
2
intransitive usually progressiveif a place or group of people is buzzing, there is a lot of noise or activity
buzz with:
Normally the house was buzzing with cheerful conversation.
a classroom buzzing with activity
Synonyms and related words
Busy places and times and describing busy places and times
madhouse
lively
hectic
1. 2a
  if someone’s head, mind, or brain is buzzing with ideas, questions, etc. or if these are buzzing around in their head, mind, or brain, they cannot stop thinking about them
  buzz with:
  His mind was always buzzing with new and exciting ideas.
  buzz around:
  With all these questions buzzing around in my head, I couldn’t sleep.
  Synonyms and related words
  Become excited
  swoon
  crackle
  buzz
3
transitive informalto fly an airplane low over people or buildings
The locals are fed up with being buzzed by military jets.
Synonyms and related words
To operate an aircraft
airlift
bank
buzz
4
intransitive to move around quickly and busily
buzz around/about:
Jane buzzed around serving drinks and chatting with her guests.
Synonyms and related words
To move somewhere quickly
fly
hasten
speed

phrasal verbs

buzz in

buzz off