Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Making a continuous, low humming or vibrating sound, like that of a bee or an electric device. This is the primary, literal meaning.
   • Full of an atmosphere of excitement, activity, or gossip. This is a common figurative meaning, describing a place or situation that feels lively and energetic.

Usage Examples

• Adjective (Literal Sound):
  • The buzzing fluorescent light was very annoying.
  • I could hear a buzzing sound coming from the old refrigerator.
• Adjective (Figurative Atmosphere):
  • The newsroom was buzzing with the latest developments.
  • The city is always buzzing on a Friday night.

Advanced Usage

• "to be buzzing with something": To be full of a particular type of activity, talk, or feeling.
  • The conference hall was buzzing with new ideas.
  • The stadium was buzzing with anticipation before the final match.

Variants and Related Words

• Buzz (verb): To make a continuous, low sound; to be full of excitement or activity.
  • Bees buzz around the flowers.
  • Rumors are buzzing through the office.
• Buzz (noun): A continuous, low sound; a feeling of excitement; a rumor or piece of gossip.
  • The buzz of the crowd was deafening.
  • There's a real buzz about the new product launch.
• Abuzz (adjective): An alternative, often more literary, form meaning filled with a humming sound or, more commonly, with excited talk or activity.
  • The courtroom was abuzz when the verdict was read.

Synonyms

• Humming: Making a low, continuous sound.
• Vibrating: Moving rapidly to and fro, often producing a sound.
• Bustling: Full of energetic and noisy activity.
• Astir: Active and excited.

Related Phrases

• To cause a buzz: To generate excitement or gossip.
  • The celebrity's unexpected arrival caused a real buzz at the party.
• To give someone a buzz: (Informal) To call someone on the telephone.
  • I'll give you a buzz later to confirm the plans.

Adjective

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