Buzz meaning

What does “buzz” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“buzz” is a noun and verb with 6 meanings. Its most common meaning is: sound of rapid vibration.

buzz

noun

  1. sound of rapid vibration

    “the buzz of a bumble bee”

  2. a confusion of activity and gossip

    “the buzz of excitement was so great that a formal denial was issued”

verb

  1. make a buzzing sound

    “bees were buzzing around the hive”

  2. fly low

    “Planes buzzed the crowds in the square”

  3. be noisy with activity

    “This office is buzzing with activity”

    Synonymshumseethe
  4. call with a buzzer

    “he buzzed the servant”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University