buzz (bʌz
)
Definitions
noun
- a rapidly vibrating humming sound, as that of a prolonged a rapidly vibrating humming sound, as that of a prolonged z or of a bee in flight
- a low sound, as of many voices in conversation
- a rumour; report; gossip
- informal a telephone call ⇒
I'll give you a buzz
- slang
- a pleasant sensation, as from a drug such as cannabis
- a sense of excitement; kick
verb
- (intr) to make a vibrating sound like that of a prolonged to make a vibrating sound like that of a prolonged z
- (intr) to talk or gossip with an air of excitement or urgency ⇒
the town buzzed with the news
- (tr) to utter or spread (a rumour)
- (intr) about to move around quickly and busily; bustle
- (tr) to signal or summon with a buzzer
- (tr) informal to call by telephone
- (tr) informal
- to fly an aircraft very low over (an object) ⇒
to buzz a ship
- to fly an aircraft very close to or across the path of (another aircraft), esp to warn or intimidate
- to fly an aircraft very low over (an object) ⇒
- (tr) (esp of insects) to make a buzzing sound with (wings, etc)
See also
buzz inAlternative Forms
ˈbuzzing noun adjectiveWord Origin
C16: of imitative originSynonyms
View thesaurus entry=
bustle,
tear,
rush,
stir,
dash,
hurry,
scramble,
fuss,
flutter,
beetle,
hasten,
scuttle,
scurry,
scamper,
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phone,
call,
telephone,
ring (up) give someone a call give someone a ring give someone a buzz give someone a bell give someone a tinkle get on the blower to
=
thrill,
charge,
kick,
pleasure,
glow,
sensation,
stimulation,
tingle,
titillation,
flush of excitement
Usage examples
Outside, in the showroom, the buzz of anticipation rose to a frantic pitch.
, Death in Fashion (1985)It is our niche to develop these buzz issues to our advantage ', was how one teacher viewed the role of geography today.
Spiked (2002)Then the team started to stutter and the buzz wasn't so good.
Irish Times (2002)There was also the buzz of conversation from people intent on doing some serious networking.
Glasgow Herald (2001)Formerly every hamlet had a tiny shop, `with a little buzz around each one "; now everyone goes down town.
, New Testaments (1993)