Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Full of noise, excitement, or activity, often characterized by a low, continuous sound like that of buzzing bees: Describes a place, situation, or atmosphere that is lively, filled with talk, rumors, or energetic activity. It implies a sense of busy commotion or widespread, excited discussion.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • The newsroom was abuzz with reporters preparing for the big story.
  • The classroom was abuzz with chatter before the teacher arrived.
  • The city was abuzz over the surprise announcement from the mayor.

Advanced Usage

• "to be abuzz with something": To be filled or alive with a particular type of activity, sound, or topic of conversation.
  • The convention hall was abuzz with the latest technological innovations.
  • The office has been abuzz with rumors about the merger all week.

Variants and Related Words

• Buzz (n, v): The low, continuous humming sound; to make such a sound; to be actively excited about something.
  • The buzz of the fluorescent lights was annoying. (n)
  • The new product is really buzzing on social media. (v)

Synonyms

• Buzzing: Emitting a low, continuous sound; full of activity.
• Astir: In a state of excited movement or activity.
• Humming: Making a low, steady continuous sound like that of a bee; busily active.

Related Phrases

• All abuzz: An emphatic form meaning extremely active or full of excited talk.
  • The fan forums were all abuzz after the trailer was released.

Adjective

1. noisy like the sound of a bee
   • the room was abuzz over the latest scandal