buzzing
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Definition
- 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
- noisy like the sound of a bee
- the room was abuzz over the latest scandal