Buzz
Definitions
- A male given name, pet form of Busby
- A continuous humming noise, as of bees; a confused murmur, as of general conversation in low tones.
- A whisper.
- The audible friction of voiced consonants.
- A rush or feeling of energy or excitement; a feeling of slight intoxication.
- A telephone call or e-mail.
- Major topic of conversation; widespread rumor; information spread behind the scenes.
- Synonym of fizz-buzz (“counting game”).
Equivalents
Examples
“In the steady buzz of flies the homeward-bound agent was lying flushed and insensible[.]”
“This probably explains the interest⟳ in UVB-76, or “The Buzzer,” a mysterious shortwave radio station that has been operating since 1982 and whose output consists of a monotonous buzz repeated 24 hours a day, occasionally interrupted by a Russian voice.”
“Still feeling the buzz from the coffee, he pushed through the last⟳ of the homework.”
“Now, don't waste⟳ time, give⟳ us a buzz -- quick! 825-4703 or 265-7881.”
“Mr. Hall? The buzz on Christian is that his parents have⟳ joint custody, so he'll be spending one semester in Chicago and one semester here.”
“I wasn't performing with Pimp and Smoove that much no more, but I had a solo deal⟳ with Ruthless Rap and a brand new mixtape that was creating a big buzz.”
“In Detroit, the buzz is that he's too nice a guy, unwilling to impose⟳ draconian job cuts at the risk⟳ of angering the UAW.”
“Allen Gregory DeLongpre: Who's he? Patrick: He's only the most popular kid in school. Allen Gregory: Ah, the two heavyweights finally meet⟳. Sure you're tired of all the buzz. Allen Gregory DeLongpre.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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